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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers play a huge role in helping the James River Association achieve its mission. Much of our work would not be possible without the knowledge and dedication of our volunteers. Whether it’s getting your hands dirty with one of our Watershed Restoration projects,...
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2019 River Hero Home Month
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...
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Saying Goodbye – For Now
by Jordan Cramer, JRA Water Quality Intern I had no idea going into this season that it would have been half as amazing as it has been. E. coli, river gauges, citizen volunteers: all these terms floated around my head, but I had never done...
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Sturgeon on the Rise – How to Spot and Report an Atlantic Sturgeon Breach
An ancient creature is returning to the James River. It is continuing an annual migration that has taken place for eons, traveling great distances to reach its home spawning grounds. You can witness this endangered species return the James River where its...
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James River Watch Season Summary – 2019 Edition
Fall is on the doorstop, school's back in session, the sturgeon are returning; and thanks to our volunteers, another year of James River Watch is in the books! Highlights and site-specific stats are summarized below, but we should first acknowledge our volunteers, who...
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Press Statement: James River Selected as Finalist for International Riverprize
PRESS STATEMENTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 17, 2019CONTACT:Bill StreetChief Executive Officer(757) 634-4541bstreet@thejamesriver.orgJames River Selected as Finalist for International RiverprizeThe James River has been selected as a finalist for the...
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2019 Thiess International Riverprize
We are excited to announce that the James River has been selected as one of the three finalists for the 2019 Thiess International Riverprize awarded annually by the International River Foundation to recognize remarkable outcomes for rivers, river basins...
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Support the James River for the 2019 Thiess International Riverprize
Why (we think) the James River deserves to win? The Thiess International Riverprize is considered the most coveted award of river and watershed restoration and is based on accomplishments in integrated river basin management! Being one of the finalists is...
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WIP 105: The Final Bay Cleanup Plan is Out!
If you’re like me, “Back to School” can only mean one thing… a mad scramble to finish your summer reading on time! This summer, Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had a little summer reading of its own, reviewing over 4,800 public...
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From the Marsh: Native Plants
Marshes, like most other habitats, are best described by the plants that live in them. Differing conditions, such as the fluctuation of salinity and temperature, can allow for varied species to colonize areas. The marshes of Hampton Roads are home to many unique...
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