by Justin Doyle | Apr 7, 2020 | Community Conservation, News |
Working from my home in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood during this period of social distancing has given me the opportunity to take daily walks with my dog and 10-month-old son. We typically walk to one of Church Hill’s wonderful parks, such as Libby Hill Park or...
by Justin Doyle | Mar 25, 2020 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, News |
During his first campaign 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.” Mayor Stoney’s call-to-action refers...
by jravirginia | Feb 14, 2020 | Community Conservation, News |
Since 2017, the James River Association and a group of local advocates have been working with the City of Richmond’s Office of Sustainability and Biophilic Cities to add Richmond to the Biophilic Cities Network, a global community of cities whose leaders recognize the...
by Justin Doyle | Nov 26, 2019 | Community Conservation, Connect with the James, News |
The James River Association has a vision of a fully healthy James River supporting thriving communities. We work to achieve that vision by protecting the James and connecting people to it. Increasing river access and riverside spaces for people to enjoy is an...
by jravirginia | Sep 30, 2019 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
We are inviting you to join us in celebrating River Hero Home month! Stormwater runoff continues to be one of the largest threats facing the James River. Every time it rains, fertilizers, herbicides, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals flow from our properties...
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,...
