by Justin Doyle | Dec 16, 2024 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
As winter approaches and trees let go of the leaves still clinging to them, you may be tempted to reach for your rake or leaf blower to tidy them up. However, did you know that a variety of wildlife species depend on fallen leaves, twigs, dried stems, and grasses to...
by Joey Shelton | Nov 13, 2024 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
The days are getting shorter, the evenings getting cooler, and the leaves are changing; that means fall is here. While other folks might call this pumpkin spice season, at JRA we call it riparian buffer maintenance season! Performing maintenance on buffer projects is...
by jravirginia | Oct 31, 2024 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Hey James Changers! My name is Jordan Cramer and I am the newest addition to the restoration team. Some of you may recognize me: I interned with JRA’s water quality monitoring program back in 2019! I grew up in Midlothian, just outside of Richmond, and was lucky...
by jravirginia | Oct 1, 2024 | News, River Hero Home |
October is River Hero Homes Month! River Hero Homes is a community of stewards that realize the first step to a healthier James River starts at home. Implementing river-friendly conservation practices at homes is as easy as properly disposing of pet waste, using...
by Mauren Campbell | Sep 24, 2024 | Education, News |
With the school year starting again and the weather turning cooler, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible summer we had! It was a summer full of exploration, engagement, and fun! In addition to our James River Leadership Expedition trips with high...
by Lindsay Spotts | Sep 20, 2024 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
This summer, Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) have had a restoration intern – Cory Conger – helping to conduct buffer checks and survival rate calculations for each of our project sites in the Upper James River region. While conducting these checks, he observed...
