by Adrienne Kotula | Dec 16, 2016 | Advocacy, News |
This morning, Virginia’s Governor released his proposed budget in front of the General Assembly money committees. With a revenue shortfall to deal with, he had the tough task of cutting the budget. As we move towards the 2017 General Assembly session and craft our...
by Adrienne Kotula | Sep 23, 2016 | Advocacy, James Riverkeeper, News |
On September 22, 2016, the State Water Control Board approved a permit to allow discharge of wastewater from coal ash and other ongoing process from the Chesterfield Power Station into the James River. While we were hopeful to have some key changes made to the permit,...
by Adrienne Kotula | Sep 20, 2016 | Advocacy, James Riverkeeper, News |
In July 2016, the James River Association and the Southern Environmental Law Center submitted detailed comments to DEQ outlining how the draft Chesterfield Power Station permit fell short in adequately protecting the river, the species that rely on it and the citizens...
by Adrienne Kotula | Aug 22, 2016 | Advocacy, News |
The James River Association is providing a voice for the river in Richmond’s 2016 Mayoral Race. The James River Association, Richmond Forward, RVA Rapid Transit, Sports Backers, and Storefront for Community Design have teamed up with Richmond Magazine to administer...
by Adrienne Kotula | Jul 22, 2016 | Advocacy, News, Press Release |
July 22, 2016 Press Statement For Immediate Release Yesterday, the James River Association (JRA) joined with the Southern Environmental Law Center and citizens from across the watershed to express concerns to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) over...