by Ben Watson | Jul 5, 2019 | Advocacy, Connect with the James, James River Watch, James Riverkeeper, News, Volunteer |
The holiday weekend is here, and the James River is calling! A jump in the James is a great way to beat the summer swelter, and the best way to get outside and enjoy your local waterways is to know before you go by checking river conditions on James River Watch...
by Anna Killius | Jun 6, 2019 | Advocacy, News |
Are you tired of hearing about a Presidential election that’s more than a year away? Do you find yourself wishing that you could flex those ballot-casting muscles sooner? Well, we’ve got the cure for your summertime suffrage sadness. Virginia’s State Primaries are...
by jravirginia | May 24, 2019 | Advocacy, News |
2018 brought record rainfall and declining water quality across the Chesapeake Bay, but it’s not all bad news. The health of the James River is showing an improving trend over the long term and we’re making progress in restoring the health of the river. This year’s...
by jravirginia | May 21, 2019 | Advocacy, News, Press Release |
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2019 CONTACT: Jamie Brunkow Riverkeeper and Senior Advocacy Manager (757) 634-4541 jbrunkow@jrava.org 2018 Record Rainfall Hampers Water Quality, but not Long Term Trend of Improving James River HealthThe latest...
by Jamie Brunkow | May 16, 2019 | Advocacy, Conservation Tips, News |
Let’s review. Our introduction was Marvel-lous.Our ag blog was bovine.And our wastewater blog whipped the grime on time. So, what’s up nextin our campaign to explainhow the brand new WIP will change the game for the James? Rain That’s right, this...
by Ben Watson | May 9, 2019 | Advocacy, James Riverkeeper, News |
Get out your energy domes! This week’s blog is Devo-ted to the James River’s biggest source of nitrogen pollution: wastewater. This issue is hairier than a 1980s rock band, but don’t despair! The draft Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) gives us an opportunity to...