by Justin Doyle | Jul 27, 2023 | Community Conservation, Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
Summertime in Virginia comes with hot and, at times, dry weather that can be very stressful for trees. Heat stress and drought conditions can make trees more susceptible to insects and disease problems. Trees have become increasingly important in the face of a...
by Justin Doyle | May 31, 2023 | Community Conservation, Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
Many plant species prevalent in landscapes are not native and even invasive to our part of the world. Non-native and invasive plant species generally offer little ecological value and can outcompete native plant species. Species including Crape myrtle, Nandina, and...
by jravirginia | Oct 11, 2022 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, Education, News, Press Release, Watershed Restoration |
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 11, 2022 CONTACT: Erin HillertMarketing & Communications ManagerJames River Associationehillert@thejamesriver.org608.239.2644 A James Changing Celebration for the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act The James River...
by Justin Doyle | Jun 7, 2022 | Community Conservation, News |
After successfully implementing green infrastructure plans that manage stormwater runoff and create greener library grounds at Broad Rock Branch, North Avenue Branch, and West End Branch, the Greening Richmond Public Libraries team is shifting its focus to East End...
by jravirginia | Oct 28, 2021 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home |
Every time it rains, fertilizers, herbicides, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals flow from our properties into local waterways. This pollution can make it unsafe for people and wildlife. The James River Association created the River Hero Home program to celebrate...
by jravirginia | Oct 28, 2021 | Community Conservation, News, Press Release, Watershed Restoration |
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, October 28, 2021 CONTACT: Erin Hillert, Marketing & Communications ManagerJames River Association(e): ehillert@thejamesriver.org (p): 608.239.2644 Greening Richmond’s Bellemeade Community Conservation...
