by James River Association Intern | Jul 11, 2025 | James River Watch, News |
Each week, our dedicated James River Watch volunteers head out across the watershed to monitor key indicators of river health. One of these often-overlooked yet crucial measurements is conductivity, a simple test with powerful insights. Understanding conductivity...
by jravirginia | Jul 9, 2025 | James River Expedition, James River Leadership Academy, News |
Follow along on the Middle James River Expedition, part of session 1 of the James River Leadership Expeditions program! Follow along as we experience the river between July 7 – 11, 2025. Monday, July 7, 2025 Hello! Today, we arrived at James River State Park....
by jravirginia | Jul 8, 2025 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
The James River Stewardship Program (JRSP) hired four new Seasonal Stewardship Assistants to complete year four of the program! The James River Association (JRA) and other partners of the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium (Consortium) created the JRSP in...
by jravirginia | Jul 7, 2025 | Advocacy, News |
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2025 CONTACT: TOM DUNLAP James RIVERKEEPER™ tdunlap@thejamesriver.org New PFAS Report Highlights Widespread Contamination in Virginia and Nationwide On June 26th, the Waterkeeper Alliance released a report (1) outlining the...
by James River Association Intern | Jul 3, 2025 | News, Wildlife of the James |
The Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), affectionately known as “brookies,” are a beloved species found in the cool, spring-fed streams of the Blue Ridge Mountains, particularly in the upper James River watershed. They thrive in remote, shaded headwater...
by jravirginia | Jun 27, 2025 | James River Watch, News |
In the midst of the heatwave, how does air and water temperature impact the health of the river? Temperature plays a critical role in the river’s ecosystem. Both air and water temperatures influence the delicate balance of life within the James River watershed. Even...
