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360 Degree Scavenger Hunt
[wpvr id = "4279" width = "100%" height = "400px" radius = "0px" ]Welcome to JRA's first ever 360 Scavenger Hunt! Experience the James River underwater, just like the wildlife and organisms that live under the surface! We've got six different creatures and habitats...
Press Release: Buffer Program Plants 81,700 Trees
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, April 20, 2020 CONTACT:Erin HillertMarketing & Communications ManagerJames River Associationehillert@thejamesriver.org608.239.2644Michelle StollDirector of Public InformationVirginia Department of...
Social Distancing: From the Marsh
During this time that we’re supposed to be giving each other lots of space, let's follow the example set by certain species of wildlife. While certain birds and fish like to travel together and hang out in large groups, others like to practice some healthy social...
Richmond City Council Budget Work Sessions Are Underway
Richmond’s City Council convened remotely on Monday, April 13, for its first budget work session of the year. During the work session, Councilmembers were presented with new revenue projections by Jay Brown, the City of Richmond’s Director of Budget and Strategic...
Atlantic Sturgeon Lesson Plan
The Atlantic sturgeon has a long history and great importance to the James River. It is important to connect students to their environment so they develop a passion for protecting wildlife. Key takeaways from the video: Why are Atlantic Sturgeon endangered...
Richmond’s Jefferson Avenue is Going Green
Working from my home in Richmond’s Church Hill neighborhood during this period of social distancing has given me the opportunity to take daily walks with my dog and 10-month-old son. We typically walk to one of Church Hill’s wonderful parks, such as Libby Hill Park or...
Abiotic vs. Biotic Factors in an Ecosystem
Define and differentiate between Biotic and Abiotic factors in an Ecosystem and how these factors interact with each other. Things you will need Paper Your favorite pen or pencil Your Scientific Observation Skills Create a T Chart on your paper. One heading will be...
Richmond’s Combined Sewer System
During his first campaign for Mayor of the City of Richmond, Levar Stoney stated, “It is 2016, not 1816. We should not be worried about clean water for our citizens. This needs to be a public health and an environmental priority.” Mayor Stoney’s call-to-action refers...
First Day of Spring – Be A River Hero Home
Today, March 19th, starts the first day of spring in 2020, and the earliest vernal equinox in 124 years! Springtime brings longer days, warmer nights, and with the changing temperatures a ‘wetter’ season. This is a great time of year to give your yard a revival and...
Mayor Stoney’s Proposed Budget Funds Improvements to Richmond’s Combined Sewer System and Wastewater Treatment Plant
Since becoming Mayor of the City of Richmond in 2017, Levar Stoney and his administration have been committed to improving the health of the James River by funding projects that properly manage stormwater and wastewater. Mayor Stoney’s Proposed Capital Improvement...
