by jravirginia | Aug 1, 2019 | Community Conservation, News, Volunteer, Watershed Restoration |
Volunteers play a huge role in helping the James River Association achieve its mission. Much of our work would not be possible without the knowledge and dedication of our volunteers. Whether it’s getting your hands dirty with one of our Watershed Restoration projects,...
by jravirginia | May 10, 2019 | Community Conservation, Education, News |
It is Teacher Appreciation Week! While we appreciate our teachers every day, this is the week set aside to recognize the impact they have on the lives of millions of children every day. We honor the teachers who play an important role in our children’s lives,...
by Justin Doyle | Apr 30, 2019 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, News |
After numerous budget review and work sessions that began following the presentation of Mayor Stoney’s proposed budget last month, Richmond’s City Council reached a consensus on the FY 2020 budget Monday afternoon. The good news is the budget supports capital projects...
by Justin Doyle | Mar 22, 2019 | Community Conservation, News |
While running for Mayor of the City of Richmond Levar Stoney stated, “It is 2016, not 1816. We should not be worried about clean water for our citizens. This needs to be a public health and an environmental priority.” This statement refers to...
by Justin Doyle | Mar 8, 2019 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, News |
City of Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney presented his proposed budget to City Council on Wednesday afternoon and there is a lot to like for river lovers! Mayor Stoney’s budget funds projects that will make the James River and public spaces on its banks more inclusive and...
by Justin Doyle | Feb 14, 2019 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, News |
Great cities around the world have great public spaces. The City of Richmond has wonderful parks and public spaces but none rival the the 600-acre James River Park System, known as the “Crown Jewel of the Richmond region.” The park system is the most-visited in the...
