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Public Access Planned for Turkey Island Creek
The James River Association, Capital Region Land Conservancy, and Virginia Outdoors Foundation are celebrating the protection of 24 acres of land on Turkey Island Creek, a tributary of the James River in eastern Henrico County. The deed of easement, recorded Tuesday,...
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,...
Meet Our Water Quality Monitoring Intern, Rachael Moffatt
Greetings! My name is Rachael and I am the Water Quality Intern at the James River Association for the summer of 2018. I am a Senior at Virginia Commonwealth University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Mathematics. I am also in the...
(Re)Connect to Nature – A Practice in Finding Hearts
It’s so important for us to have a daily or at least weekly practice that gives us a moment to slow down, be present, and interact with the natural world. Not all of us are lucky enough to live in walking distance of a park, but simply finding a spot in your yard or...
Expedition & Leadership Academy Alumni Connection
All past Expedition and Leadership Academy students are invited to join us for an Alumni Connection event to be held Saturday, August 4th, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ancarrow’s Landing in Richmond. Join us for a morning of canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and...
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,...
Swimming in the James? Be In the Know Before You Go
At the James River Association we're often asked "is it safe to swim in the James?" The best way to have a safe, fun time on the water is to be in the know before you go. Today we released a report Swimming Safety in the James - Know Before You Go: Bacteria Monitoring...
Being informed is the best way to stay safe on the James!
The James River provides us with a unique experience here in Virginia, from casual walkers to whitewater paddlers. With frequent changes in water levels, temperature, sediment, and bacteria levels, the James River Association wants all river users to make safe and...
Become a Hero! Scoop the Poop!
If you have a dog, then you have a chance every day to take a simple action that will help keep our streams and the James River safe from harmful bacteria. It’s easy…scoop the poop! Some people think pet waste is natural, so just leave it to fertilize their lawn....
Become a Hero! Plant Native Plants in your Yard!
Incorporating native plants into your landscaping is an easy way to improve the health of the James River. They filter stormwater, support wildlife, and reduce watering needs. Native plants are adapted to local soil, rainfall and temperature conditions, and have...