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Wintertime Blues? You Can Start Gardening Earlier Than You Think!
The days may still be short and the air unwaveringly chilly, but you can start prepping for the next gardening season (and even begin planting!) sooner than you think. Prep Tasks: Turn your compost. Be sure to look out for any animals that may have turned your compost...
Press Statement: Virginia House and Senate Adopt Budget Proposals
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 7, 2025 CONTACT:Linnea BennettDirector of Marketing and Communications(410) 212-3819lbennett@thejamesriver.orgVirginia House and Senate Adopt Budget Proposals RICHMOND, VA – On Thursday, February 6, the Virginia House and...
2025-2026 James River Leadership Expeditions application period is open!
The James River Leadership Expeditions (JRLE) is a year-long program for high school students passionate about the environment. It equips them with leadership skills, environmental knowledge, and a network of peers and professionals. Through immersive experiences,...
Living Shoreline Collaborative General Meeting: Join Us!
Mark your calendars for an inspiring event to start the year off strong! The Living Shoreline Collaborative (LSC) is hosting the first General Meeting of 2020, and we’re thrilled to invite all members of the community—especially those who have yet to engage with our...
Press Release LCS Education Foundation Receives 70k
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 22, 2025 CONTACT:Lynchburg City SchoolsAustin Journey(434) 515-5068journeyat@lcsedu.net Lynchburg City Schools Education FoundationDawn Wise434-515-5081wisedf@lcsedu.net James River AssociationCharles Johnson...
Press Release: Green Infrastructure Projects Expanding to Two More Richmond Public Library Branches
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 CONTACT:Linnea BennettDirector of Marketing & CommunicationsJames River Association(804) 215-6142lbennett@thejamesriver.orgGreen Infrastructure Projects Expanding to Two More Richmond Public Library...
2025 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...
Skip the Salt this Winter
Road salt pollutes local waterways and harms aquatic ecosystems The winter months bring us cold temperatures and wintry precipitation like snow, sleet, and freezing rain that can make paved surfaces and sidewalks hazardous. Each year, transportation departments across...
Press Statement: Governor’s Budget Supports Key Conservation Initiatives
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 6, 2025 CONTACT:Linnea BennettDirector of Marketing and Communications(410) 212-3819lbennett@thejamesriver.org6Governor’s Budget Supports Key Conservation Initiatives – but Additional Investment is Needed RICHMOND, VA – On...
Conservation Tips: Leave the Leaves
As winter approaches and trees let go of the leaves still clinging to them, you may be tempted to reach for your rake or leaf blower to tidy them up. However, did you know that a variety of wildlife species depend on fallen leaves, twigs, dried stems, and grasses to...
