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James River Outfitters: Kayak Rentals, Tubing, Boat Rentals & Guided Trips in Virginia
Summer is finally here, and there is no better way to cool off than on the water! To make planning your next adventure seamless, we have put together the ultimate guide to the best James River outfitters in Virginia. Whether you are looking to rent a kayak in...
James River Association Calls for Urgent Action Needed to Address Impending Crisis at Shoosmith Landfill
PUBLIC STATEMENTFor Immediate ReleaseJune 3, 2026Urgent Action Needed to Address Impending Crisis at Shoosmith Landfill James River Association is calling for urgent state intervention and funding to address the growing threat of an environmental and public health...
50 Years, 50 Hikes: Explore the James River Watershed
For half a century, the James River Association has worked to ensure a vibrant future for the river we all rely on. To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are inviting you to explore the beauty of our watershed with our curated list of 50 top hikes. Whether you are...
Press Release: James River Watch Kicks Off New Season
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 27, 2026 CONTACT: Anna LukeDirector of Marketing and Communicationsaluke@thejamesriver.org James River Watch Kicks Off New Season with Expanded Access for River Users Record volunteer participation, Spanish-language website, and...
Bird Migration across the James River Watershed
It’s that time of year! When pollen is in the air, warm breezes move in, and familiar faces we haven’t seen in a while return. I’m talking, of course, about migrating birds! Many species of neotropical migrants that have spent the winter in Central and South America...
Press Release: Local Partners Invite Community to Celebrate Migratory Fish and Free-Flowing Rivers
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 28, 2026Local Partners Invite Community to Celebrate Migratory Fish and Free-Flowing Rivers World Fish Migration Day returns to Richmond on May 2 RICHMOND, VA (April 28, 2026) – Communities around the globe are once again...
James River Association Mourns the Passing of Dr. Mitchell A. Byrd
Photo Credit: Bryan Watts and Mitchell Byrd look for eagles as they travel along the James River in Hopewell in 2010. - Mark Gormus, Times-Dispatch The James River Association (JRA) mourns the passing of former Board member and distinguished professor of conservation...
Plant This, Not That, This Spring 2026
Spring is the perfect time to celebrate native plants. What better way to embrace the season than by enhancing your landscape with these essential species! While non-native and invasive species offer little ecological value and can even cause harm to natural...
Progress for the James River at the 2026 General Assembly
Each winter, the James River Association advocates at the Virginia General Assembly for policies and investments that protect the James River and the communities that depend on it. From advancing clean water funding to serving hundreds of blue catfish tacos at the...
2026 Native Plant Workshops
Support a Healthy James: Plant Native This Spring! Springtime is upon us and April is Native Plant Month in Virginia! Adding regionally native plants to gardens and landscapes in your yard is an easy river-friendly conservation practice that can be implemented at...
