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Meet our Heroes:- Cezar Carvalhaes
Every time it rains, fertilizers, herbicides, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals flow from our properties into local waterways. This pollution can make it unsafe for people and wildlife. The James River Association created the River Hero Home program to celebrate...
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Press Release: Greening RVAs Bellemeade Community
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, October 28, 2021 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, Marketing & Communications ManagerJames River Association(e): ehillert@thejamesriver.org (p): 608.239.2644Greening Richmond's Bellemeade Community Conservation Organizations...
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Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall: And why it’s important
Every year the tell-tale signs that fall is imminent, along with pumpkin spice and football, are the vibrant and beautiful colors that deciduous trees bring. But why does this happen? It all starts with sunlight, trees use chlorophyll to capture energy from the sun...
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Press Release: Due Diligence for the James River
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Thursday, October 21, 2021 CONTACT:Kristen MillerDevelopment ManagerJames River Associationkmiller@thejamesriver.org215.962.0266Due Diligence for the James River Dominion Due Diligence pledges $25,000 to support James River...
![Meet our Heroes:- Cezar Carvalhaes](https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-RHH-Month-1.png)
Meet Our Heroes: Genevieve Wall
Every time it rains, fertilizers, herbicides, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals flow from our properties into local waterways. This pollution can make it unsafe for people and wildlife. The James River Association created the River Hero Home program to celebrate...
![Meet our Heroes:- Cezar Carvalhaes](https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-RHH-Month-1.png)
Meet our River Heroes: Amber Garcia
Every time it rains, fertilizers, herbicides, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals flow from our properties into local waterways. This pollution can make it unsafe for people and wildlife. The James River Association created the River Hero Home program to celebrate...
![Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall: And why it’s important](https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Untitled-design-3.png)
James River Rx: Stop and See the Colors
And just like that, Autumn is here! The cool air, the smell of backyard bonfires, the twirling leaves as they fall from the trees, and the colors...all of the colors! It starts with the yellows of Goldenrod and the purples of Mistflower and New York Ironweed. Then our...
![Meet our Heroes:- Cezar Carvalhaes](https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-RHH-Month-1.png)
Meet Our Heroes: Paula Lowry
Every time it rains, fertilizers, herbicides, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals flow from our properties into local waterways. This pollution can make it unsafe for people and wildlife. The James River Association created the River Hero Home program to celebrate...
![Press Release: Greening RVAs Bellemeade Community](https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Press-statement-New-1.png)
Press Release: Amherst County and the James River Association Celebrate Groundbreaking
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: Erin Hillert, James River Association(email) ehillert@thejamesriver.org (phone) 608.239.2644 Joy Niehaus, Amherst County(email) jlniehaus@CountyOfAmherst.com (phone) 434.960.9400Amherst County...
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James River Buffer Program partners spend time out in the field
James River Buffer Program partners spend time out in the field talking to participating landowners and visiting buffer project sites. On a cool September morning, staff from the James River Association, Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District and the...
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