by Justin Doyle | Apr 3, 2023 | News, River Hero Home |
Rain barrels are an easy way to harvest rainwater and reduce stormwater runoff at home. Did you know a single rain barrel can harvest hundreds, even thousands of gallons of rainwater annually? If you already have a rain barrel, it’s time to bring it out of hibernation...
by Justin Doyle | Oct 24, 2022 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
Fall is here and there isn’t a better time of year to implement river-friendly conservation practices right where you live. At the James River Association (JRA), we believe stewardship of our natural resources starts at home. These five conservation tips will improve...
by Justin Doyle | Jun 7, 2022 | Community Conservation, News |
After successfully implementing green infrastructure plans that manage stormwater runoff and create greener library grounds at Broad Rock Branch, North Avenue Branch, and West End Branch, the Greening Richmond Public Libraries team is shifting its focus to East End...
by Justin Doyle | Nov 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, News |
Mayor Levar Stoney made a commitment to improve park and green space access in 2018 and assembled a team to tackle the issue earlier this year. Richmond’s Green Team was convened for the first time in January to identify and prioritize city-owned parcels of land that...
by Justin Doyle | Nov 13, 2020 | Community Conservation, News |
The James River is forecast to crest around 17’ at the Richmond Locks gauge located at Great Shiplock Park tonight. The last time the James River crested above 17’ at the Richmond Locks gauge was almost two decades ago in 2003. While 17’ is significant, it is well...
