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Top 45 Breweries, Wineries, Cideries and Distilleries in the James River Watershed
2021 marks the 45th anniversary of the James River Association! To commemorate this anniversary we are revisiting our ‘Top 40’ lists we shared back in 2016, celebrating some of the awesome experiences the James River watershed has to offer. We have updated the...
Signing Off on an Impactful Virtual Legislative Session
On March 1st, Virginia’s General Assembly closed out its 2021 legislative session. This year, one critical task took precedence: meeting the needs of a Commonwealth still grappling with the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. JRA helped keep clean water and...
American Electric Power Foundation awards $81,000 to the James River Environmental Education Program
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 9, 2020 CONTACT: Jodi Gillette, Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation, Inc., gillettejk@lcsedu.net/ 434.515.5081 Cindy Babb, Lynchburg City Schools, babbca@lcsedu.net/434.515.5076 Erin Hillert, James River Association,...
Press Statement: RVA Recognized as Best Urban Kayaking Spot by USA Today
PRESS STATEMENTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 4, 2021 CONTACT:Erin HillertMarketing & Communications ManagerJames River Associationehillert@thejamesriver.org608.239.2644Richmond, Virginia Recognized as Best Urban Kayaking Spot by USA Today USA Today recently...
Press Statement: JRA Applauds General Assembly for Landmark Investments in Clean Water
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 2, 2021 CONTACT:Erin HillertMarketing & Communications ManagerJames River Associationehillert@thejamesriver.org608.239.2644James River Association Applauds General Assembly for Landmark Investments in Clean Water On...
Press Release: JRA Provides Connection to the James River through Guided Trips
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 1, 2021 CONTACT:Erin HillertMarketing & Communications ManagerJames River Associationehillert@thejamesriver.org608.239.2644James River Association Provides Connection to the James River through Guided Trips The James...
Press Statement: JRA Commends UNESCO Designation of First Slave Landing
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2021CONTACT: Erin Hillert Marketing & Communications Manager James River Associationehillert@thejamesriver.org | 608.239.2644The James River Association Commends UNESCO Designation of First Slave Landing and...
Conservation Tips: Dangers Of Invasive Species
Have you ever cut a vine and it seems to grow back twice as large, choking out other plants? Have you ever noticed a large quantity of one species when fishing? You may have come face to face with an invasive species! Invasive species are flora or fauna that are...
Conservation Partners Team Up this Winter
Buffer planning continues even with the snow falling! The James River Association and our conservation partners are gearing up for spring and fall buffer protection projects. The Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with JRA on a phase 2...
Top 45 Romantic Spots in the James River Watershed
2021 marks the 45th anniversary of the James River Association! To commemorate this anniversary we are revisiting our ‘Top 40’ lists we shared back in 2016, celebrating some of the awesome experiences the James River watershed has to offer. We have updated the...
