by Katie Ferrell | Apr 17, 2023 | Education, News, Virtual Classroom |
Wetlands are crucial to the environment and the James River for several reasons. They act as natural filters, purifying water by removing pollutants and excess nutrients before they enter the river. Wetlands also provide vital habitat for a wide variety of plant and...
by jravirginia | Apr 3, 2023 | News, River Hero Home |
Rain barrels are an easy way to harvest rainwater and reduce stormwater runoff at home. Did you know a single rain barrel can harvest hundreds, even thousands of gallons of rainwater annually? If you already have a rain barrel, it’s time to bring it out of hibernation...
by Charles Johnson | Mar 30, 2023 | News |
“All that you touch, you change, All that you change changes you.” ~Octavia Butler~ This spring, take action to protect your watershed. Spring is a time of refocusing and appreciating the little things, which often prove to be some of the biggest. I want to...
by Jordan Bennett | Mar 20, 2023 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Do you love the outdoors? Don’t mind getting your hands dirty? Want to help protect the James River? Then becoming a Riparian Steward for the James River Association is the perfect opportunity for you! The first three years after a forest buffer is planted is the...
by jravirginia | Mar 17, 2023 | News |
This Women’s History Month, we asked our staff to share a woman who has been an inspiration to them and why. Family members, local heroes, or world renowned environmental celebrities, below is a list of women who have made a difference in our lives. We would love to...
by Tom Dunlap | Mar 9, 2023 | Advocacy, News |
The 2023 General Assembly session is now over, and legislation is on its way to the Governor’s desk as we write these words. The final state budget is still to come, but the hustle and bustle of the General Assembly has wound down. Now is a great time to give an...
