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Clean Water Forum with Virginia’s Leading Gubernatorial Candidates
Yesterday, the James River Association and Chesapeake Bay Foundation co-hosted a Clean Water Forum with the candidates in the race for Virginia's next governor. Mr. Ed Gillespie and Lt. Governor Ralph Northam shared their thoughts on issues ranging from the...
Essential Actions for our Most Essential Resource: Clean Water
Have you ever wondered what decision makers can do to save the James? It’s a question that we’ve been asking ourselves a lot in the lead up to November. Virginia will be electing a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and all 100 Delegates. There are...
Connecting Women to the James River
Our gratitude mandala! Thank you James River, for the rich life that lives within your watershed, and for all of the life and joy that you provide for us! On the evening of August 10, JRA’s Watershed Restoration Manager and Lead Educator led a Finding Your Connection...
James River Explorers: Let’s Build a Bug Hotel!
In this series, we will be sharing activities that help you get outside, learn about our environment, and work with your friends and family to create something awesome. If you haven't already, read the previous James River Explorers posts and enjoy! A "hotel" for...
Building the James River Leadership Academy Community
We usually think of "community" as a group of people with something in common. Last week, students who were chosen to participate in the 2017-2018 James River Leadership Academy joined together from different places and built a new community of their own. The goal of...
James River Expedition Program A Rousing Success!
This summer, for the 7th time, the James River Association's Education team had the privilege of leading three phenomenal groups of high school students and teachers on week-long James River Expeditions. Twenty-six ambitious high schoolers and three teachers from...
Volunteers Paint Out Pollution in Hopewell
Volunteers joined the James River Association and Art on Wheels to Paint Out Pollution in Hopewell on Saturday, August 5th. Volunteers used stencils of native animal species created by several artists to install art on 18 storm drains in Hopewell’s downtown area.
Meet Victoria Williams, Water Quality Program Intern
Hi, everyone! My name is Victoria Williams and I am a rising junior at the University of Richmond. I am majoring in Environmental Studies with a Bachelors of Science, and double minoring in Spanish and Anthropology. I am from Baltimore-Annapolis, Maryland; however, I...
James River Splash & Dash 2017
On Saturday, July 15, Richmonders once again took to the James River for the 7th Annual James River Splash & Dash, presented by Swedish Match and sponsored by Riverside Outfitters. This year 400 participants dashed on a tough, one-of-a-kind 6k trail run or went at...
Public Invited to Celebrate the Upper James River Water Trail and Scenic River Designation
For Immediate Release: July 14, 2017 Contact: Justin Doyle Community Conservation Manager James River Association (804) 572-4667 jdoyle@jrava.org Public Invited to Celebrate the Upper James River Water Trail and Scenic River Designation Richmond, VA – Members of the...
