by James River Association Intern | Jul 11, 2025 | James River Watch, News |
Each week, our dedicated James River Watch volunteers head out across the watershed to monitor key indicators of river health. One of these often-overlooked yet crucial measurements is conductivity, a simple test with powerful insights. Understanding conductivity...
by James River Association Intern | Jul 3, 2025 | News, Wildlife of the James |
The Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), affectionately known as “brookies,” are a beloved species found in the cool, spring-fed streams of the Blue Ridge Mountains, particularly in the upper James River watershed. They thrive in remote, shaded headwater...
by James River Association Intern | Jan 31, 2022 | Conservation Tips, News |
By Mason Manley, Community Engagement Coordinator Intern Road salt is a threat to water quality and harmful to aquatic ecosystems The winter season brings cold temperatures and wintry precipitation like snow, sleet, and freezing rain that can make all modes of...
by James River Association Intern | Jan 12, 2022 | News, Volunteer |
A list of environmental volunteer opportunities to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. (January 17th) JRA recognizes the importance of volunteer work and what it can do for the community and the environment. And so, we have created a list of different...
by James River Association Intern | Feb 22, 2021 | Conservation Tips, News |
Have you ever cut a vine and it seems to grow back twice as large, choking out other plants? Have you ever noticed a large quantity of one species when fishing? You may have come face to face with an invasive species! Invasive species are flora or fauna that are...