by Adrienne Kotula | Jan 16, 2018 | Advocacy, News |
Over the last week Virginia has inaugurated a new Governor and kicked off the 2018 General Assembly Session. The James River Association would like to welcome Governor Northam and all of our representatives, new and old, to America’s Best River Town along the banks of...
by Adrienne Kotula | Dec 1, 2017 | Advocacy, News, Press Release |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2017 CONTACT: Adrienne Kotula Government Affairs Manager (804) 938-7266 akotula@jrava.org James River Association Responds to Coal Ash Assessments An assessment of coal ash ponds for three facilities located in the James River...
by Adrienne Kotula | Nov 6, 2017 | Advocacy, News |
In the 45 years since the Clean Water Act was passed, we have made great strides toward fishable, swimmable, and drinkable waters. The James is arguably one of the rivers that has been the most improved – recently earning a grade of “B-“ in the 2017 State of the James...
by jravirginia | Nov 1, 2017 | Advocacy, Education, James Riverkeeper, News |
The James River Association celebrated it’s 41st year at the Annual Meeting and Oyster Roast held in Richmond at The Boathouse at Rockett’s Landing. Members enjoyed panoramic views of the downtown city skyline, an oyster roast, appetizers and cocktails as they...
by Justin Doyle | Sep 27, 2017 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, News |
The Charles City County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal for the creation of a small primitive camping area to serve the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Virginia Capital Trail at Lawrence Lewis, Jr. Park. The proposal, which received...
by Adrienne Kotula | Sep 13, 2017 | Advocacy, James Riverkeeper, News, Wildlife of the James |
Atlantic sturgeon need your help! This evening, September 13th, the comment period will end for a permit which will harm the fragile return of the federally endangered Atlantic sturgeon to the James River. This permit, currently being reviewed by the National Marine...