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James River Buffer Program: Fall Riparian Steward Maintenance
The days are getting shorter, the evenings getting cooler, and the leaves are changing; that means fall is here. While other folks might call this pumpkin spice season, at JRA we call it riparian buffer maintenance season! Performing maintenance on buffer projects is...
James River Buffers: Restoration & Outreach IP, Jordan Cramer
Hey James Changers! My name is Jordan Cramer and I am the newest addition to the restoration team. Some of you may recognize me: I interned with JRA’s water quality monitoring program back in 2019! I grew up in Midlothian, just outside of Richmond, and was lucky...
2024 River Hero Home Month
October is River Hero Homes Month! River Hero Homes is a community of stewards that realize the first step to a healthier James River starts at home. Implementing river-friendly conservation practices at homes is as easy as properly disposing of pet waste, using...
Summer Education Update
With the school year starting again and the weather turning cooler, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible summer we had! It was a summer full of exploration, engagement, and fun! In addition to our James River Leadership Expedition trips with high...
James River Buffers: CBF’s Restoration Intern, Cory Conger
This summer, Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) have had a restoration intern – Cory Conger - helping to conduct buffer checks and survival rate calculations for each of our project sites in the Upper James River region. While conducting these checks, he observed the...
RFP: Invasive Plant Management Services
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFER PROJECTS IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION: Organization: James River Association (JRA) www.thejamesriver.org Address: 16 South 17th Street, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23219...
Thank You to the 2024 Water Quality Monitors!
As we wrap up the James River Watch bacteria monitoring season, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our incredible volunteers! Your dedication to collecting weekly water samples has been invaluable in tracking the health of the James River. Your efforts help...
Farm Tour for Local Landowners and Conservation Practitioners
Farm Tour for local Landowners and Conservation Practitioners Amelia Courthouse, VASeptember 25, 2024 • 9:30am-1:00pm Rain Date: October 2, 2024Join James River Association, Amelia County Extension Office, and Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District for a fun...
Conserve Water at Home Using a Rain Barrel!
Rain barrels are an easy and economical way to water plants and reduce stormwater runoff at home. Did you know that a single rain barrel can harvest hundreds, even thousands of gallons of rainwater annually? That’s A LOT of water conserved! They can save residents...
James River Buffers: Embrace the Mess! Summer Buffer Maintenance Tips
If you take a look at your buffer in the middle of summer, you’ll see that a lot has grown! Native grasses, fobs, shrubs, and flowers have covered the areas between growing trees. It may look messy, but this is actually a sign of a healthy buffer! This vegetation...
