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2019 Chesapeake Bay Report Card: James River Sees Slight Recovery But Remains Strained by Pollution and Changing Climate
The latest annual report card for the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, issued by the University of Maryland, showed the overall health score for the James River increased four points from 50% in 2018 to 54% in 2019. Chesapeake Bay health declined 3 points from 47%...
Richmond’s FY21 Budget Supports a Healthy James River
On Monday, May 11, 2020, Richmond’s City Council adopted a revised Fiscal Year 2021 budget for the City of Richmond that supports projects that will contribute to a healthier James River. The adopted budget is based on revised revenue projections that were presented...
From the Marsh: Spring Bloom
Welcome to the marsh in springtime! After a period of dormancy during the cold winter months, most of the marsh plants are returning and growing with vigor. Plants such as blue flag iris, arrow arum, and marsh sunflower are all putting out gorgeous blooms to be used...
Tributaries of the James River
Travel virtually with JRA Environmental Educator and Master Captain, Aaron Bouchard, as he enjoys a solo canoe trip on Turkey Island Creek - one of the James River’s most beloved tributaries. Use the information in this video to help answer the questions in the...
JRA Joins Conservation Groups to Challenge the EPA’s Clean Water Act Rule
On Wednesday, April 29, 15 leading river conservation groups, including the James River Association (JRA), challenged the EPA's efforts to severely limit what waters are protected by the Clean Water Act. The drastic rollback removes federal protections for the...
To them, and to you, we give thanks.
To our friends and fellow James Changers, This Giving Tuesday Now, our thoughts turn to those giving profoundly at this time, from the healthcare workers keeping us safe on the frontline, to the grocery store clerks and delivery drivers keeping us fed and supplied, to...
General Assembly Convenes for Veto Session
Last Wednesday, Virginia’s General Assembly gathered in Richmond for veto session, a final legislative day to review and vote on the Governor’s recommended amendments to bills and budgets. There were sunny skies over the state’s capital -- on this 50th Anniversary of...
Virtual Classroom: Mussels of the James River
Mussels are mollusks that live in freshwater ecosystems like rivers, lakes, and wetlands. They burrow in the substrate (sand, gravel, mud) in their ecosystem. Mussels have a foot that allows them to move around on the bottom of the river. They eat microscopic...
We’ve had a strong spring 2020 planting season
The James River Association (JRA) had a strong Spring planting season! JRA regularly incorporates these A’s into our programs: Awareness, Appreciation, Action, and Advocacy. In response to the COVID 19 pandemic we’ve had to add another “A” into our work: Adaptation....
Enjoy the Outdoors Responsibly During this Period of Social Distancing
Updated 4/23/20 at 2:11 pm Enjoy the Outdoors Responsibly During this Period of Social Distancing The James River Association reminds you that leaving your residence for the purpose of “Engaging in outdoor activity, including exercise, provided individuals comply with...
