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Living Shoreline Collaborative Partner Highlight: Shereen Hughes

Living Shoreline Collaborative Partner Highlight: Shereen Hughes

by Lucy Deignan | Feb 2, 2024 | From The Marsh, News | 0 comments

Welcome to the Living Shoreline Collaborative’s (LSC) Partner Highlights! In this series, we are meeting with LSC partners to learn more about them, their home organizations, and why they have chosen to be a part of the collaborative. Our first partner highlight of...
New Year – New Expedition!

New Year – New Expedition!

by Gabe Thornton | Jan 18, 2024 | Education, James River Expedition, James River Leadership Academy, News | 0 comments

It’s a new year and with that comes a new expedition season at the James River Association! If you are currently a rising 9th 10th or 11th grade student within the James River Watershed you can apply to join this year’s cohort of expedition participants! JRLE is...
Why Invasive Species Are Bad News for Riparian Buffers

Why Invasive Species Are Bad News for Riparian Buffers

by Devon Hathaway, Rivanna Conservation Alliance | Jan 15, 2024 | James River Buffers, News | 0 comments

What is an Invasive Species? An invasive species is a term for a species that evolved in a different part of the world and was introduced into a new (non-native) environment. These species can be plants, animals, fungi, etc., but the types of invasive species that...
Looking back on the 2023 Education Program

Looking back on the 2023 Education Program

by Nat Draper | Jan 2, 2024 | Education, News | 0 comments

As I look back on 2023, the James River Association’s education program has done amazing work throughout our watershed. Last year JRA worked with 21 public school districts and 11 private schools. We had approximately 17,500 students on field experiences and...
Rain Barrel Winterization

Rain Barrel Winterization

by Justin Doyle | Jan 1, 2024 | Community Conservation, Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home | 0 comments

As the cold days of winter arrive, it’s time to consider winterizing your rain barrel. Rain barrels are subject to harsh weather conditions. Disconnecting and storing them during the winter months can increase their longevity. Follow these three easy steps to prevent...
Press Statement: Top James River Priorities Addressed in Governor’s Budget; Opportunities Remain for 2024 General Assembly

Press Statement: Top James River Priorities Addressed in Governor’s Budget; Opportunities Remain for 2024 General Assembly

by jravirginia | Dec 21, 2023 | Advocacy, News, Press Release | 0 comments

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 21, 2023 CONTACT: Erin Hillert, Director of CommunicationsJames River AssociationEmail: ehillert@thejamesriver.org Top James River Priorities Addressed in Governor’s Budget; Opportunities Remain for 2024 General Assembly...
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