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Projects Creating New Opportunities to Enjoy the James and its Tributaries
The James River Association has a vision of a fully healthy James River supporting thriving communities. We work to achieve that vision by protecting the James and connecting people to it. Increasing river access and riverside spaces for people to enjoy is an...
2019 Leadership Academy Session 2
The James River Leadership Academy (JRLA) students start off their second session with a beautiful ride on our pontoon boat from the ferry landing at Presquile National Wildlife Refuge traveling west towards the City of Richmond. The main conversations during this...
From the Marsh – Winter Critters
The James River and its tributaries are home to hundreds of species of animals, yet only a handful have the ability to tough it out during the winter. On today’s “From the Marsh”, let’s explore these hardy residents who can survive the coldest months of the year! The...
Leaves are FALL-ing
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year to go for a ride in the country, hike a trail to a magnificent view or just sit on the front porch to view the leaves changing colors. We definitely appreciate the beautiful fall colors and the falling leaves that...
James River Leadership Academy Partnership
Partnerships are an important component of community conservation efforts. Partners can enhance community engagement in projects, increase community awareness of the issues in our watershed, and establish a structure for the support of our youth in the James River...
River Hero Home Month Recap
Hello James Changers! During October, the James River Association celebrated “River Hero Homes Month” and the efforts that citizens undertake to reduce pollution in the James River. A total of 35 individuals pledged to do three of the five following river friendly...
Scary Critters of the James
The James River is a beautiful place - far from frightening - but we are celebrating Halloween today. Let’s get spooky with the scariest critters of the James (and why you shouldn’t fear them)! Hellgrammite/Dobsonfly A hellgrammite is one scary looking...
PRESS RELEASE: James River Selected as the 2019 Thiess International Riverprize Winner
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 22, 2019CONTACT:Shawn RalstonProgram Director(910) 547-4904sralston@thejamesriver.orgJames River Selected as the 2019 Thiess International Riverprize WinnerThe James River has been selected as the 2019 Thiess...
2019 Thiess International Riverprize
We are excited to announce that the James River has been selected as the winner for the 2019 Thiess International Riverprize! This achievement is awarded biennially by the International River Foundation to recognize remarkable outcomes for rivers, river basins and...
Fall is here!
Article by Mike Downey, VA Department of Forestry Fall is here and some parts of Virginia have not seen rain in days! Despite the dry weather, low relative humidity and unusual warmer temperatures, the red maples, river birch, and other hardwoods are beginning to...
