by Anne Marie Roberts | Jul 23, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration |
It’s fairly common to think that all plants growing are good, but taking a closer look, you may find intruders within your native forest. Non-native plants are, unfortunately, becoming commonplace for many landscapes and without management they can wreak havoc on our...
by jravirginia | Jul 16, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News |
We live on the Blue Planet, but water is scarcer than many people realize! Less than 3% of all water on Earth is fresh, and less than 0.3% of freshwater can actually be used. All of our lakes, streams, and rivers like the James are filled by only 0.01% of Earth’s...
by Ryan Walsh | Jul 8, 2019 | Conservation Tips, From The Marsh, News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
Welcome to the saltmarsh, one of the most dynamic habitats in the James River Watershed! Here, salty water from the Atlantic Ocean meets freshwater from the James River and its tributaries. Plants and animals that call the saltmarsh home have to deal with constantly...
by Ryan Walsh | May 28, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News, Volunteer, Watershed Restoration |
May brings many wonderful things to our towns and cities. Singing birds, gorgeous flowers, and the ingredients to spark an afternoon thunderstorm. Warm, humid air begins to infiltrate our region around this time of year, and daytime temperatures can soar well into the...
by Jamie Brunkow | May 16, 2019 | Advocacy, Conservation Tips, News |
Let’s review. Our introduction was Marvel-lous.Our ag blog was bovine.And our wastewater blog whipped the grime on time. So, what’s up nextin our campaign to explainhow the brand new WIP will change the game for the James? Rain That’s right, this...
by Ryan Walsh | Apr 23, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
Have you ever ventured into the woods after a rainy spring day and found what appears to be a new pond? You may have discovered one of the most exciting, albeit temporary, habitats in Virginia!Known as vernal pools, these ephemeral bodies of water appear with rains in...
