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David Stokes Shares His River Hero Home Story

by Amber Ellis | Mar 22, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

“Become a River Hero Home to cut down on runoff from rainwater, control runoff of fertilizer, monitor soil erosion, and practice being a good steward of the land and the river.” David Stokes David Stokes is a River Hero Home in Lynchburg, VA. Now that he...

Rick McCormick Shares His River Hero Home Story

by Amber Ellis | Mar 15, 2017 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

Rick McCormick may be retired, but his work in sustainable gardening is as robust as ever. He is a River Hero Home and Master Gardener in Bon Air, Virginia. His favorite activity along the James River is to walk the variety of trails in the region. He gives love back...

Robert Monteiro Shares His River Hero Home Story

by Amber Ellis | Mar 8, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

“It’s a fun process learning about how home landscapes used to be maintained. The resource I started with was Rodale’s All New Guide to Organic Gardening. I’d recommend starting with a rain barrel. From there it’s addictive.” Robert Monteiro Robert Monteiro is a River...
River Hero Home Month

River Hero Home Month

by Amber Ellis | Feb 24, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

March is River Hero Home Month! Homeowners living in the James River basin are invited to join us in celebrating River Hero Home month this March. Throughout the month, we will bring awareness to stormwater runoff and promote ways to stop pollution in your own...
James River Association Encourages Pet Owners to Scoop the Poop

James River Association Encourages Pet Owners to Scoop the Poop

by Justin Doyle | Jul 16, 2015 | Conservation Tips, News, Press Release, River Hero Home | 0 comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2015 Contact: Amber Ellis Watershed Restoration Manager 804-788-8811, ext. 205 aellis@jrava.org James River Association Encourages Pet Owners to Scoop the Poop The James River Association has installed 30 pet waste stations throughout...
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