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 Justin Doyle | Oct 24, 2022 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
Fall is here and there isn’t a better time of year to implement river-friendly conservation practices right where you live. At the James River Association (JRA), we believe stewardship of our natural resources starts at home. These five conservation tips will improve...
by James River Association Intern | Jan 31, 2022 | Conservation Tips, News |
By Mason Manley, Community Engagement Coordinator Intern Road salt is a threat to water quality and harmful to aquatic ecosystems The winter season brings cold temperatures and wintry precipitation like snow, sleet, and freezing rain that can make all modes of...
by James River Association Intern | Feb 22, 2021 | Conservation Tips, News |
Have you ever cut a vine and it seems to grow back twice as large, choking out other plants? Have you ever noticed a large quantity of one species when fishing? You may have come face to face with an invasive species! Invasive species are flora or fauna that are...
by jravirginia | Oct 1, 2020 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
Become a Hero for the James during River Hero Home Month! Did you know a cleaner James River can start in your own backyard? Every time it rains, fertilizers, herbicides, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals flow from our properties into local waterways. This...
by jravirginia | Oct 15, 2019 | Conservation Tips, James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Article by Mike Downey, VA Department of Forestry Fall is here and some parts of Virginia have not seen rain in days! Despite the dry weather, low relative humidity and unusual warmer temperatures, the red maples, river birch, and other hardwoods are beginning to...
