by jravirginia | Mar 19, 2020 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
Today, March 19th, starts the first day of spring in 2020, and the earliest vernal equinox in 124 years! Springtime brings longer days, warmer nights, and with the changing temperatures a ‘wetter’ season. This is a great time of year to give your yard a revival and...
by Ryan Walsh | Nov 19, 2019 | From The Marsh, News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
The James River and its tributaries are home to hundreds of species of animals, yet only a handful have the ability to tough it out during the winter. On today’s “From the Marsh”, let’s explore these hardy residents who can survive the coldest months of the year! The...
by Anne Marie Roberts | Nov 14, 2019 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year to go for a ride in the country, hike a trail to a magnificent view or just sit on the front porch to view the leaves changing colors. We definitely appreciate the beautiful fall colors and the falling leaves that...
by Ryan Walsh | Nov 8, 2019 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
Hello James Changers! During October, the James River Association celebrated “River Hero Homes Month” and the efforts that citizens undertake to reduce pollution in the James River. A total of 35 individuals pledged to do three of the five following river friendly...
by jravirginia | Oct 15, 2019 | Conservation Tips, James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Article by Mike Downey, VA Department of Forestry Fall is here and some parts of Virginia have not seen rain in days! Despite the dry weather, low relative humidity and unusual warmer temperatures, the red maples, river birch, and other hardwoods are beginning to...
by jravirginia | Sep 30, 2019 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
We are inviting you to join us in celebrating River Hero Home month! Stormwater runoff continues to be one of the largest threats facing the James River. Every time it rains, fertilizers, herbicides, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals flow from our properties...
