by Anna Killius | Mar 13, 2020 | Advocacy, News |
Yesterday, Virginia’s General Assembly voted to send a budget bill to the Governor that includes over $200 million for clean water programs over the next two years. While that investment falls short of what the Governor originally proposed, it still sends a strong...
by jravirginia | Mar 5, 2020 | Advocacy, News |
Richmond Mayor, Levar Stoney, is scheduled to present his proposed FY 2021 budget to City Council on Friday, March 6. The Mayor’s budget is a reflection of his priorities and we expect it to include funding that supports a healthy and accessible James River for all...
by jravirginia | Jan 22, 2020 | Advocacy, News |
Soon, Virginia’s House and Senate Agriculture Committees will take up two bills that could have major impacts on the health of the James River and the Chesapeake Bay. Together, these bills can protect a critical fish species and keep cows — and bacteria —...
by Anna Killius | Jan 8, 2020 | Advocacy, News |
Today marks the start of the 2020 General Assembly session. Our representatives will have 60 days to get through a packed agenda, including a new two-year budget and a long list of priorities from the legislative body’s new leaders.2019 was a great year for clean...
by Anna Killius | Sep 6, 2019 | Advocacy, News |
If you’re like me, “Back to School” can only mean one thing… a mad scramble to finish your summer reading on time! This summer, Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had a little summer reading of its own, reviewing over 4,800 public comments about...
by jravirginia | Aug 23, 2019 | Advocacy, James Riverkeeper, News |
PRESS STATEMENTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 23rd, 2019 CONTACT:Jamie BrunkowRiverkeeper and Senior Advocacy Manager(757) 634-4541jbrunkow@thejamesriver.org Virginia’s Phase III Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Plan Plots Course to Fully Healthy Bay and James RiverToday, the...
