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Be Aware of River Conditions
Before you hit the river this weekend, be aware of river conditions! By Victoria Williams, Water Quality Intern Summer is nearly here! What does that mean? Fun times spent by the James River with family and friends. Whether it’s fishing, swimming, boating or lounging...
JRA applauds the City of Richmond
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2017 CONTACT: Bill Street Chief Executive Officer (804) 788-8811 bstreet@jrava.org James River Association applauds the City of Richmond for Wastewater Treatment Upgrades to Improve the James River The James River Association celebrates...
Volunteering for the James
Meet Anne Bloomsburg who lives in Richmond, VA. She is an Editor & Regulations Analyst for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She became a James River Association River Rat in March 2017. Read below what volunteering for JRA means for her! "The James River is the best...
2017 Poster Contest
The results are in from the seventh annual “What a Healthy River Means to Me” poster contest. Middle school students in the City of Richmond, City of Lynchburg, Goochland, Hanover County, James City County, Henrico County, Charles City County and Chesterfield that are...
Track Safety Still a Major Concern
Applause to the News & Advance Editorial Board for highlighting this critical issue. I further encourage consideration of the state of railroad bridges that are used to haul hazardous materials over and alongside our rivers and through our communities. Each day,...
Grow Milkweed for Monarchs and the James River!
Did you know that Monarchs cannot survive without Milkweed? The caterpillars only eat Milkweed leaves, so they always lay their eggs on these plants. Much of this habitat has been lost to development and we are seeing a decline in this majestic butterfly. By planting...
Coal Ash Bill Passes General Assembly!
Congratulations, we did it! The Generally Assembly has passed SB1398 and accepted Governor McAuliffe’s recent amendments to require full assessments of coal ash ponds prior to the issuance of permits for their closure. This is the final step before the bill is signed...
2017 A Taste of the James
Thank you to the donors, sponsors and guests that joined us at Two Rivers Country club for A Taste of the James, this past weekend. With your presence and support you helped create awareness for the James River Association, our important work to protect America’s...
Creating a New Garden Bed
You’ve got a plan for what you want to plant and where you want to plant it, good work! However, right now all you see is the old lawn staring back at you and you’re exhausted just thinking about turning it into a new garden bed! I’m here to tell you there is an...
Registration is open for the 4th Annual James River Rundown!
The 2016 James River Rundown marked the third year of the annual event organized by the James River Association. The James River Rundown’s popularity has grown since the inaugural 100-mile race a few years ago. Nearly 100 individuals from across Virginia and the...
