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Green Infrastructure Projects Completed at Six Richmond Public Library Branches
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 22, 2026 CONTACTS: Anna Luke Director of Marketing & Communications James River Association (313) 410-8829 aluke@thejamesriver.org Tamara JenkinsDeputy Director, Public AffairsCity of RichmondOffice of Strategic...
Six Turtles You Might Encounter in the James River
The James River is home to a fascinating variety of turtles, each with unique adaptations and habitats. From the iconic snapping turtles to the elusive musk turtle, these reptiles play a vital role in the river’s ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned wildlife...
50 Picnic Spots Along the James River
Summer is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate 50 years of the James River Association than by getting outside and enjoying the watershed we all work so hard to protect! To mark our 50th anniversary milestone, we’ve dusted off our classic guide from five years...
2025 James River Watch Results: Our Best and Worst Water Quality Sites
From Data to Action: Revealing the Best, Addressing the Worst, and How Our Data Drives Solutions. Some stretches of the James are as clean as it gets. Others, not so much. Here's what our 2025 James River Watch monitoring data found — and how we're using it to try to...
Drought Conditions Prompt Water Conservation Advisory
Drought Conditions Prompt Water Conservation Advisory As the James River and Virginia face significant drought conditions and extreme summer heat, river flows are getting low enough that some localities are initiating water conservation actions. The City of Richmond...
James River Buffers: Year Five of the James River Stewardship Program
The James River Stewardship Program (JRSP) has just begun its fifth and biggest year of the Program! In year one, there were two interns in one region, in years two through four there were four interns in two regions each year, and this year we have expanded to six...
River Health Deep Dive: Understanding Indicator Bacteria in Our Waters
This week, in our James River Spotlight, we're diving into a crucial indicator our James River Watch volunteers measure every week: bacteria levels. You've likely heard of E. coli, especially in news about water quality, but the specific bacteria we look for actually...
Historic Clean Water Funding Marks A Major Step Forward While Critical Gaps Remain
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 22, 2026 CONTACT: Shannon OrcuttGovernment Affairs and Policy Managersorcutt@thejamesriver.org Historic $721.6M for Clean Water Funding Marks Major Step Forward, While Critical Gaps Remain James River Association (JRA) today...
Upper James River Expedition 2026
There is no classroom quite like the James River. This week marks the launch of our first James River Expedition of the summer, sending a group of passionate students ages 14–18 out on a 5-day, 4-night journey of discovery, teamwork, and conservation. From conquering...
Conservation Tips: Watering Trees
Summertime in Virginia comes with hot and, at times, dry weather that can be very stressful for trees. Heat stress and drought conditions can make trees more susceptible to insects and disease problems. Trees have become increasingly important in the face of a...
