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6 Great Spots to Explore in the Upper James River Watershed
The Upper James River watershed is a wonderful summer destination, offering everything from relaxing river floats to rewarding hikes to waterfalls. Whether you want to cool off at a river access point, paddle a calm stretch, or take in a dramatic waterfall view, this...
James River Explorers – Shark Week
Every summer, Shark Week sparks curiosity about one of the ocean’s most recognizable creatures. While sharks might seem like distant ocean dwellers, their story connects directly to the James River and the Chesapeake Bay. From ancient shark teeth buried along...
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...
Meet Your James Riverkeeper: A Q&A with Tom Dunlap
When you look out over the James River, you are looking at a vibrant ecosystem that supports communities all across Virginia. But our waterways need advocates to speak on their behalf. Enter our "waterkeepers." The Waterkeeper Alliance is a global movement of...
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...
