by jravirginia | Jul 31, 2026 | Advocacy, News, Wildlife of the James |
Invasive species threaten Virginia’s rivers, lakes, and streams–damaging ecosystems, harming native wildlife, and disrupting recreational activities. Whether you’re a boater, angler, or simply enjoy time on the water, your actions matter. By following a few simple...
by jravirginia | Jul 17, 2026 | Advocacy, News |
When you look out over the James River, you are looking at a vibrant ecosystem that supports communities all across Virginia. But our waterways need advocates to speak on their behalf. Enter our “waterkeepers.” The Waterkeeper Alliance is a global movement...
by jravirginia | Jul 9, 2026 | Advocacy, James River Watch, News |
From Data to Action: Revealing the Best, Addressing the Worst, and How Our Data Drives Solutions. Some stretches of the James are as clean as it gets. Others, not so much. Here’s what our 2025 James River Watch monitoring data found — and how we’re using...
by jravirginia | Jun 30, 2026 | Advocacy, News |
Drought Conditions Prompt Water Conservation Advisory As the James River and Virginia face significant drought conditions and extreme summer heat, river flows are getting low enough that some localities are initiating water conservation actions. The City of Richmond...
by jravirginia | Jun 22, 2026 | Advocacy, News |
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 22, 2026 CONTACT: Shannon OrcuttGovernment Affairs and Policy Managersorcutt@thejamesriver.org Historic $721.6M for Clean Water Funding Marks Major Step Forward, While Critical Gaps Remain James River Association (JRA) today...
by jravirginia | Jun 3, 2026 | Advocacy, News, Press Release |
PUBLIC STATEMENTFor Immediate ReleaseJune 3, 2026 Urgent Action Needed to Address Impending Crisis at Shoosmith Landfill James River Association is calling for urgent state intervention and funding to address the growing threat of an environmental and public health...
