by Ben Watson | Jan 4, 2019 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, James River Watch, James Riverkeeper, News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
As we kick off 2019 and turn a very soggy page on the past year, it’s worth looking back at one of 2018’s main themes, at least as far as the James River is concerned: the rain. To state the obvious it’s been wet – I mean unrelentingly, record-settingly wet – across...
by Justin Doyle | Aug 10, 2018 | Community Conservation, News |
The James River Association, Capital Region Land Conservancy, and Virginia Outdoors Foundation are celebrating the protection of 24 acres of land on Turkey Island Creek, a tributary of the James River in eastern Henrico County. The deed of easement, recorded Tuesday,...
by jravirginia | Apr 13, 2018 | Community Conservation, Connect with the James, News |
Mayor Levar Stoney’s FY 2019 – 2023 Capital Improvement Plan supports the Richmond Riverfront Plan and includes two important appropriations. $484,000 for Intermediate Terminal and Riverfront Public Access: This appropriation supports the creation of new public spaces...
by Jamie Brunkow | Apr 13, 2018 | Community Conservation, James Riverkeeper, News, Volunteer |
On April 21, 2018 James River Association, partners and community members in Richmond will celebrate World Fish Migration Day – a one day global-local event to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish. Rivers around the world, like...
by Amber Ellis | Dec 29, 2017 | Community Conservation, News, Wildlife of the James |
Many people will head outdoors to start 2018 on the right foot and connect to nature on January 1st as part of the First Day Hike, a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks. We’ve all heard that being outside is good for you, but research has found the...
by Justin Doyle | Sep 27, 2017 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, News |
The Charles City County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal for the creation of a small primitive camping area to serve the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Virginia Capital Trail at Lawrence Lewis, Jr. Park. The proposal, which received...
