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Press Release Schaberg Foundation Offers Challenge Grant to Complete River Education Center
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Wednesday, April 17, 2024 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, Assistant Director of Communications James River Association(e)ehillert@thejamesriver.org (c) 608.239.2644The Schaberg Foundation Offers Challenge Grant to Complete River Education...
Conservation Tips: Conservation Landscaping
How to Create Habitat for Pollinators and Reduce Stormwater Runoff at Home Habitat loss and fragmentation, the introduction of invasive species and pathogens, pesticide use, and climate change has caused many pollinator species to experience population declines in...
Upper James River Education Program Update
As the last vestiges of winter cling to the landscape, Virginia gradually transforms into the vibrant tapestry of spring. In late winter, the air is crisp, tinged with the promise of warmer days and blooming flora. The rolling hills of Amherst County awaken from their...
Living Shoreline Collaborative Partner Highlight: Kati Grigsby
Welcome to the Living Shoreline Collaborative’s (LSC) Partner Highlights! In this series, we are meeting with LSC partners to learn more about them, their home organizations, and why they have chosen to be a part of the collaborative.This month’s Living Shoreline...
Press Release: James River Association, Arbor Day Foundation, and SageSure Team Up to Host Community Tree Planting Event
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 2, 2024 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, Director of Marketing & CommunicationJames River Association(c) (608) 239-2644 (e) ehillert@thejamesriver.orgJames River Association, Arbor Day Foundation, and SageSure Team Up to Host...
Conserve Water at Home Using a Rain Barrel this Spring!
As the old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers” and what a shame it would be to let all that beautiful April rain simply fall off our roofs when it could be harvested and used for May blooms! Rain barrels are an easy and economical way to water plants and...
From the Marsh: General Assembly Update – Flood Resilience Advances
For this special guest blog edition of From the Marsh we're turning to Richmond for some updates from the 2024 Virginia General Assembly. Grace Tucker with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) provides a recap of flood resilience legislation from this session....
Living Shoreline Collaborative Partner Highlight: Barbara Gavin
Welcome to the Living Shoreline Collaborative’s (LSC) Partner Highlights! In this series, we are meeting with LSC partners to learn more about them, their home organizations, and why they have chosen to be a part of the collaborative.In this month’s Living Shoreline...
Living Shoreline Cost Share Application Period Extended
Welcome back to the marsh! The James River Association is excited to announce that our Living Shoreline Cost-Share Program has been extended through the end of the year. What is a living shoreline? Living shorelines are nature-based solutions to erosion and work to...
Winter Education Program Update
Education programs at Presquile National Wildlife Refuge benefit from the expertise of two distinguished individuals, Captain Mike Winn and Captain Robert Fields. Both United States Coast Guard Master Captains, they skillfully navigate the James River, imparting...
