Help the James... on Land
If you live or work in the James River watershed, you can give back to its health.
Whether you appreciate access to clean water or just feel passionate about protecting our environment, there are things you can do that don’t involve getting wet! Below are great opportunities if you prefer working on land – or even your own backyard. When you become a James Changing volunteer, you are joining a network of passionate and supportive river lovers across the Watershed, from the Alleghany Highlands to the Chesapeake Bay.
Find ways you can change the James below, and then record your actions to Be a James Changer!
River Hero Homes
Simple changes on your property like installing a rain barrel, planting native plants, or creating a rain garden all support our waterways.
Riparian Stewards
Riparian Stewards are volunteers who nurture and monitor select riparian buffers installed through the James River Buffer Program.
James River Buffer Program
Our James River Buffer program enables property owners to install streamside buffers, and maintain them for three years – free of charge!
Living Shorelines
Our living shoreline cost-share program is a natural, sustainable solution for erosion and available for properties located on a tidal tributary of the James River.
Green Infrastructure Stewards
Volunteer to support the ongoing maintenance of green infrastructure that reduces stormwater runoff.
