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Conservation Tips: Watering Trees
Summertime in Virginia comes with hot and, at times, dry weather that can be very stressful for trees. Heat stress and drought conditions can make trees more susceptible to insects and disease problems. Trees have become increasingly important in the face of a...
James River Spotlight: Raptors
This week, in our James River Spotlight, we’re turning our eyes to the sky and focusing on an incredible group of wildlife that depends on the health of our river: raptors. While we often think of clean water as a human need, for drinking, recreation, and agriculture,...
James River Buffers: The Virginia Natural Heritage Program map of mussel hotspots
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant that made this map possible also provided the ability to scan freshwater Mussel shells so they can be used for 3-D printing of replicas. The featured photo is a collection of the shells from Virginia. Photo credit, CBF’s...
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...
Press Release James River Watch Returns to Keep River Users Informed
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 6, 2025 CONTACT:Linnea Bennett, Director of Marketing & CommunicationsJames River Associationlbennett@thejamesriver.org James River Watch Returns to Keep River Users Informed of Conditions Updated map helps the...
James River Buffers: Developing the Workforce through Partnerships!
You wake up as the sun rises to the soft sound of birds chirping. Stretching in your tent, you hear the gentle rustle of the rest of your crew waking up, too. Just weeks ago, the six of you were complete strangers. Now, they’re some of your closest friends. After a...
River Health Deep Dive: What is Turbidity?
A photo of water quality where the Appomattox meets the James River. Based on the murkiness of the water, we can tell that turbidity levels are much higher in the James River. This week, we're shining a spotlight on Turbidity, an important indicator our James River...
2025 Plant This, Not That, This Spring
Spring is the perfect time to celebrate native plants. What better way to embrace the season than by enhancing your landscape with these essential species! While non-native and invasive species offer little ecological value and can even cause harm to natural...
James River Buffers: Buffers and Flooding
How riparian forests protect the land from flooding and how you can protect buffers when floodwaters comeAs heavy precipitation events increase in frequency and intensity, landscapes across Virginia are becoming increasingly prone to flooding. These floods can have a...
A Message To Our Members – Help Us Navigate Future Funding Challenges For Clean Water
Over the last few months, many of you have reached out to see if recent federal actions have had an impact on our organization and our cherished James River. We have been closely monitoring these major changes as they’ve been announced and working to understand how...
