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...
by jravirginia | May 27, 2026 | Advocacy, James River Watch, News, Press Release |
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 27, 2026 CONTACT: Anna LukeDirector of Marketing and Communicationsaluke@thejamesriver.org James River Watch Kicks Off New Season with Expanded Access for River Users Record volunteer participation, Spanish-language website, and...
by jravirginia | Apr 28, 2026 | Advocacy, News, Press Release |
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 28, 2026 Local Partners Invite Community to Celebrate Migratory Fish and Free-Flowing Rivers World Fish Migration Day returns to Richmond on May 2 RICHMOND, VA (April 28, 2026) – Communities around the globe are once again...
by jravirginia | Mar 17, 2026 | Advocacy, News |
Each winter, the James River Association advocates at the Virginia General Assembly for policies and investments that protect the James River and the communities that depend on it. From advancing clean water funding to serving hundreds of blue catfish tacos at the...
by jravirginia | Feb 24, 2026 | Advocacy, News |
Halftime at the General Assembly:How We’re Defending the River February 18th marked Crossover Day, the halfway point of Virginia’s legislative session, when bills that passed one chamber moved to the other. The James River faces both ongoing and emerging threats, and...
by jravirginia | Feb 23, 2026 | Advocacy, News |
Above image: Screenshot of Richmond’s Combined Sewer Overflow Map. There are 25 CSO outfalls located at various points along the James River within the city’s CSO area. You can view an interactive map for current conditions. Coalition Pushes for State...
