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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,...
(Re)Connect to Nature – First Day Hike
Many people will head outdoors to start 2018 on the right foot and connect to nature on January 1st as part of the First Day Hike, a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks. We’ve all heard that being outside is good for you, but research has found the...
Winter Interest in the Native Garden
We all want a garden that looks great year round, but it can be hard to visualize the winter landscape when you are out in the garden planting in fall and spring. It is normal for plants to go dormant during the winter and for there to be more open space in your...
Federal Funding for Chesapeake Bay Program
December is not only the heat of the holiday season, but it is also the time of year that federal legislators will vote to pass a budget that will ultimately decide the fate of conservation efforts for the following year. This includes essential programs like the...
Wildlife of the James – Common Merganser
When many people hear the word “duck”, they picture a mallard – and, more particularly, the emerald green head of a male mallard. However, throughout the James River watershed, there are a wide variety of ducks. One of these is the Common Merganser, also known in...
James River Funding Priorities for the Virginia General Assembly
This morning, Virginia’s Governor released his proposed budget in front of the General Assembly money committees. We are grateful to Governor McAuliffe for his dedication to the Water Quality Improvement Fund as well as the Virginia Land Conservation Fund during his...
245 Fly Anglers – from President Jimmy Carter to Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard – Collaborate to Support the James River Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 15, 2017 CONTACT: Christina Bonini Communications Coordinator (804) 928-8111 cbonini@jrava.org 245 Fly Anglers – from President Jimmy Carter to Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard – Collaborate to Support the James River Association First...
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,...
RiverRats Raft 7th Annual Raft-Up
Each year, the James River Association’s most dedicated group of volunteers, the RiverRats, gather for an annual retreat to recap the year, brainstorm new ideas, and recharge after a busy season of river patrols and action projects. 17 citizen scientists and...
Secrets of the James – James River Ferries
Over the last century, most of the ferries on the James River have been replaced by a growing network of bridges and tunnels. Although these structures are remarkable feats of engineering, there’s still an air of romance to the old ferries and their crew, and plenty...
