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Press Statement: Top James River Priorities Addressed in Governor’s Budget; Opportunities Remain for 2024 General Assembly
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 21, 2023 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, Director of CommunicationsJames River AssociationEmail: ehillert@thejamesriver.orgTop James River Priorities Addressed in Governor’s Budget; Opportunities Remain for 2024 General Assembly...
Conservation Landscaping Creates Habitat for Monarchs and Other Pollinators
Habitat loss and fragmentation, the introduction of invasive species and pathogens, pesticide use, and climate change has caused many pollinator species to experience population declines in recent decades. Some pollinators, like the iconic Monarch butterfly (Danaus...
Importance of Buffer Maintenance throughout the James River Buffer Program
The idea of a riparian forested buffer being established on your property probably sounds exciting and daunting all at the same time. On one hand, you get added vegetation and will need to mow your lawn less, but on the other hand you’re saying to yourself, “okay,...
James River Association and Funding Partners Help Richmond’s Chapel Island
Working in conjunction with the James River Park System Invasive Plant Task Force (JRPS), the James River Association (JRA) has been leading invasive plant removals on Chapel Island since 2014. We lead monthly volunteer days to assist the park system in their efforts...
A Taste of the James – Oyster Style
November is Virginia Oyster Month! The Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is a bivalve in the mollusc phylum. Oysters are one of the most commercially important species in the James River, and much of the east coast! As referenced in our State of the James report,...
Richmond’s Chapel Island Updates
Thanks in part to funding provided by U.S. Forest Service, Virginia Department of Forestry LLC through the Department of Forestry’s Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant Program, the James River Association (JRA) was able to provide invasive plant management...
Unveiling Nature’s Classroom: The Grand Opening of the Upper James River Education Center
The inauguration of our Upper James River Education Center marked an unforgettable experience, with 28 enthusiastic students from Rustburg High School setting the stage for an inspiring day of exploration along the banks of the James River. Led by our dedicated...
Press Release: New River Education Center Opens in the Lynchburg Region
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2023 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, Director of CommunicationsJames River AssociationCell: 608.239.2644 | Email: ehillert@thejamesriver.orgNew River Education Center Opens in the Lynchburg Region The James River Association’s...
When It Rains It Pours! A Whirlwind Start to Life with the JRA
It’s hard to believe it has been almost half a year since I came onboard with the James River Association as Lead Policy Advocate, and time has certainly flown. In these first few months, I have had the pleasure (in no particular order) of getting out on the river...
North Garden Buffer Maintenance Workshop
On Friday, October 20th, the James River Association (JRA) and the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium (Consortium) hosted a buffer maintenance workshop in North Garden, Virginia. During the workshop, participants got an introduction to riparian buffer...
