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From the Marsh: Winter Ducks
Welcome to Lower James, where the water is chilly and the wind is blowing! There are many ducks that grace the river in flocks and rafts during the colder moths. Today we will be investigating some of the wonderful water fowl that call our watershed home in the...
Press Release: Henrico county and Conservation groups finalize settlement to Reduce sewage pollution
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 CONTACTS:Kenny Fletcher, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 804-258-1628 or kfletcher@cbf.orgErin Hillert, James River Association, (608) 239-2644 or ehillert@thejamesriver.orgTom Pelton, Environmental Integrity...
Our 2022 Stewardship Assistants: What are They Doing Now?
Last summer was the Pilot year for the James River Stewardship Program (JRSP). The JRSP was created by the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium, who have a vision of “Growing partnerships to create healthy streamside ecosystems for clean water in the James...
James River Explorers: What’s my watershed address?
Whenever it rains, I can hear the drops slap against the roof of my 100-year-old house in Richmond, Virginia. The water runs off my roof, into the gutter, and then down the spouts into my garden. I’ve sometimes wondered - where does the water go from there? You can...
James River Buffers: What are all those tubes?!
Think Little green houses with tiny trees growing inside! These shelters are protecting newly planted baby saplings and will give them a chance to start their journey of growth without the pressure of deer eating them from the top and voles eating them from the...
Press Release: JRA is Recruiting Students for the Adventure of a Lifetime!
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2023 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, James River AssociationCell: 608.239.2644 | Email: ehillert@thejamesriver.orgJames River Association is Recruiting Students for the Adventure of a Lifetime! The James River Association (JRA)...
James River Buffers: James Riparian Consortium Annual Report
The James River Association serves as the convener for the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium. This is a network of private, non-profit, and public partners. They share expertise and resources to increase implementation, as well as awareness of riparian...
2023 James River Agenda
Across the Commonwealth and across the aisle, Virginians value clean water and healthy rivers. The James River supports thriving industries, from family farms and working forests to local tourism and outdoor recreation businesses, and it delivers clean drinking water...
Top Gift Ideas for River Lovers
Looking for the perfect gift for your river lover this season? We’ve polled our staff and here are a few of their suggestions! Personal Flotation Device Above all else, safety is critically important when on the river. Keep your river-lover safe by giving a PFD. Don’t...
Press Statement: JRA Applauds Governor’s Clean Water Acceleration
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Friday, December 16, 2022 CONTACT:Anna KilliusDirector of Advocacy(410) 212-3819akillius@thejamesriver.orgJames River Association Applauds Governor's Clean Water Acceleration On Thursday, December 15th, Governor Youngkin released...
