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Designing a Riparian Buffer
Many folks who are reading this have probably heard of James River Association tree planting events, and have probably even participated in one or more. These take place each year in the spring and fall across the Middle James River Watershed. But what goes on in...
Press Release: Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation to award JRA 2022 Century Fund Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Friday, June 17, 2021CONTACT: Erin Hillert, James River Association (e) ehillert@thejamesriver.org (p) 608.239.2644 Bill Bodine, Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (e) bbodine@lynchburgfoundation.org (p) 434.845.6500Greater Lynchburg...
Press Release: JRA Program, James River Watch, Allows River Users to “Know Before You Go”
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 16, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT:Erin HillertSr. Marketing and Communications ManagerJames River Associationehillert@thejamesriver.org |608.239.2644James River Association’s Program, James River Watch, Allows River Users to...
Greening Richmond Public Libraries Initiative Shifts Focus to East End Branch Library
After successfully implementing green infrastructure plans that manage stormwater runoff and create greener library grounds at Broad Rock Branch, North Avenue Branch, and West End Branch, the Greening Richmond Public Libraries team is shifting its focus to East End...
Press Release: Green Infrastructure Projects Completed at Three Richmond Public Library Branches
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Tuesday June 7, 2022 CONTACT:Erin HillertSenior Marketing & Communications ManagerJames River Associationehillert@thejamesriver.org 608.239.2644Green Infrastructure Projects Completed at Three Richmond Public Library Branches...
Press Statement: JRA Applauds Historic State Funding for a Restored James River
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, June 2, 2022 CONTACT:Anna Killius Assistant Director of Policy & Government Affairs (410) 212-3819 akillius@thejamesriver.orgJames River Association Applauds Historic State Funding for a Restored James River On...
Buffer Celebration at Wooster Hall Farm
Landowners at Wooster Hall Farm in Albemarle County, VA hosted an evening gathering on April 12th where friends and neighbors observed and celebrated 526 trees being planted on their property! I am of the belief that our climate crisis is a cultural crisis, and thus a...
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Spring has sprung and as the old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Springtime brings longer days, warmer weather, and a wetter season. This is a great time of year to give your yard a revival and incorporate river-friendly practices such as installing...
Press Release: Hampton City Schools and JRA Host Education Event
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April, 20, 2022 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, Marketing & Communications Manager James River Association (e) ehillert@thejamesriver.org (c) 608.239.2644 Kellie Goral, Executive Director of Public Relations and MarketingHampton City...
James River Buffers: The Magic of Live Staking
The Magic of Live Staking: A Cheap and Easy Streambank Restoration Practice by Sarah Coffey, Chesapeake Bay Foundation To survive the frequent disturbances along rivers and streams in the riparian zone, some woody plants have evolved to re-root when a small branch or...
