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2025-2026 James River Leadership Expeditions application period is open!
The James River Leadership Expeditions (JRLE) is a year-long program for high school students passionate about the environment. It equips them with leadership skills, environmental knowledge, and a network of peers and professionals. Through immersive experiences,...
Living Shoreline Collaborative General Meeting: Join Us!
Mark your calendars for an inspiring event to start the year off strong! The Living Shoreline Collaborative (LSC) is hosting the first General Meeting of 2020, and we’re thrilled to invite all members of the community—especially those who have yet to engage with our...
Press Release LCS Education Foundation Receives 70k
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 22, 2025 CONTACT:Lynchburg City SchoolsAustin Journey(434) 515-5068journeyat@lcsedu.net Lynchburg City Schools Education FoundationDawn Wise434-515-5081wisedf@lcsedu.net James River AssociationCharles Johnson...
Press Release: Green Infrastructure Projects Expanding to Two More Richmond Public Library Branches
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 CONTACT:Linnea BennettDirector of Marketing & CommunicationsJames River Association(804) 215-6142lbennett@thejamesriver.orgGreen Infrastructure Projects Expanding to Two More Richmond Public Library...
2025 James River Agenda
Across the Commonwealth and across the aisle, Virginians value clean water and healthy rivers. The James River supports thriving industries, from family farms and working forests to local tourism and outdoor recreation businesses, and it delivers clean drinking water...
Press Statement: Governor’s Budget Supports Key Conservation Initiatives
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 6, 2025 CONTACT:Linnea BennettDirector of Marketing and Communications(410) 212-3819lbennett@thejamesriver.org6Governor’s Budget Supports Key Conservation Initiatives – but Additional Investment is Needed RICHMOND, VA – On...
Conservation Tips: Leave the Leaves
As winter approaches and trees let go of the leaves still clinging to them, you may be tempted to reach for your rake or leaf blower to tidy them up. However, did you know that a variety of wildlife species depend on fallen leaves, twigs, dried stems, and grasses to...
James River Buffer Program: Fall Riparian Steward Maintenance
The days are getting shorter, the evenings getting cooler, and the leaves are changing; that means fall is here. While other folks might call this pumpkin spice season, at JRA we call it riparian buffer maintenance season! Performing maintenance on buffer projects is...
James River Buffers: Restoration & Outreach IP, Jordan Cramer
Hey James Changers! My name is Jordan Cramer and I am the newest addition to the restoration team. Some of you may recognize me: I interned with JRA’s water quality monitoring program back in 2019! I grew up in Midlothian, just outside of Richmond, and was lucky...
2024 River Hero Home Month
October is River Hero Homes Month! River Hero Homes is a community of stewards that realize the first step to a healthier James River starts at home. Implementing river-friendly conservation practices at homes is as easy as properly disposing of pet waste, using...
