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Volunteering for the James
Volunteers play a huge role in helping the James River Association achieve its mission. Much of our work would not be possible without the knowledge and dedication of our volunteers. Whether it is a trash cleanup, water quality testing, invasive species management,...
Your vote is your voice.
On November 6th, your vote is your voice. Consider using your voice to be champion for the James River by knowing how your ballot impacts your water. We’ve reached the midpoint in the Chesapeake Bay Cleanup effort. Right now, Bay states are drafting the watershed...
Rare find on the James River
Juvenile Atlantic Sturgeon confirm successful spawning but concerns remain Last week, James River Association education staff discovered five young Atlantic sturgeon during an education program on the James River. On their 40-foot education boat, Spirit of the James,...
Beneficial Bats in the Backyard
Bats have earned a bad reputation for being spooky, nuisance pests in backyards and attics. Let's dispel those myths this Halloween and focus on how beneficial these flying mammals can be for your garden. Bats are excellent pollinators and natural pest control, ruling...
2018 Annual Meeting
Please join us as we celebrate our work to protect and restore America's Founding River at our Annual Meeting and Oyster Roast on Thursday, October 25th at Main Street Station in Richmond. We will begin the evening with a reception at 6:00 p.m. which will include...
Falling Creek Elementary School Trip
This is going to be the Best Day Ever With funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the James River Association was able to have the entire Falling Creek Elementary School’s 5th grade out to the James River Ecology School at Presquile National Wildlife Refuge for a...
2018 Tire-Less James
We have had another successful year removing tires from the James River! Discarded tires are not only an eyesore on our waterways, but they can adversely impact wildlife habitat and reduce people’s enjoyment of the river. Thanks to volunteers from the Boy Scouts of...
Volunteering for the James
Written by Rachael Moffatt Volunteers play a huge role in helping the James River Association achieve its mission. Much of our work would not be possible without the knowledge and dedication of our volunteers. Whether it is a trash cleanup, water quality testing,...
Trees for Lynchburg
Through funding by the Virginia Department of Forestry, the James River Association has the unique opportunity to offer exclusive Tree Workshops and free native trees for 50 residents in Lynchburg. Workshop Information Join the City of Lynchburg,...
Another successful James River Watch season!
It's hard to believe another summer flown by, and another year of James River Watch is in the books. It was a successful season, with higher-than-normal rainfall and a good share of twists and turns. Highlights and site-wise summaries are included below, but first,...
