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Eva Clarke Shares Her River Hero Home Story
In addition to being a River Hero Home, Eva Clarke is an environmental advocate, yoga instructor, and art teacher. Her love for the James River is enjoyed through taking her family and dogs to walk on the various trails along the James River. Eva believes the most...
James River Association applauds Governor McAuliffe for amendments to Coal Ash Bill And placing a hold on Coal Ash Pond Permits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2017 CONTACT: Adrienne Kotula Government Affairs Manager (804) 938-7266 akotula@jrava.org James River Association applauds Governor McAuliffe for amendments to Coal Ash Bill And placing a hold on Coal Ash Pond Permits The James...
David Stokes Shares His River Hero Home Story
"Become a River Hero Home to cut down on runoff from rainwater, control runoff of fertilizer, monitor soil erosion, and practice being a good steward of the land and the river." David Stokes is a River Hero Home in Lynchburg, VA. Now that he has retired he tries to...
James River Association reacts to proposed elimination of Chesapeake Bay Program funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2017 CONTACT: Bill Street Chief Executive Officer (804) 788-8811 bstreet@jrava.org James River Association reacts to proposed elimination of Chesapeake Bay Program funding This morning, the President released his proposed budget...
Rick McCormick Shares His River Hero Home Story
Rick McCormick may be retired, but his work in sustainable gardening is as robust as ever. He is a River Hero Home and Master Gardener in Bon Air, Virginia. His favorite activity along the James River is to walk the variety of trails in the region. He gives love back...
Cruise Ships on Richmond’s Riverfront
With structural improvements to the Intermediate Terminal Dock complete and demolition of the Sugar Pad scheduled to be complete by June, Richmond is moving closer to becoming a port of call for small cruise ships.
James River Explorers: Let’s Make Leaf Prints!
In this series, we will be doing activities that can 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 post about Bark Rubbings and...
James River Association Partners with Capital Region Land Conservancy to Acquire Malvern Hill
The James River Association is honored to partner with the Capital Region Land Conservancy (CRLC) to acquire historic Malvern Hill.
Robert Monteiro Shares His River Hero Home Story
“It’s a fun process learning about how home landscapes used to be maintained. The resource I started with was Rodale’s All New Guide to Organic Gardening. I’d recommend starting with a rain barrel. From there it’s addictive.” Robert Monteiro is a River Hero Home and...
Sugar Pad Demolition Underway on Richmond’s Riverfront
The transformation of Richmond’s riverfront continues. Demolition of the “Sugar Pad,” a raised concrete foundation at Intermediate Terminal, is underway.