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Thank You
On this Thanksgiving, the James River Association wants to express our gratitude to all of our members and supporters. We couldn’t carry out our mission to protect and restore the health of the James River without… Our volunteers throughout Virginia who generously...
The Virginia Big-Eared Bat
As Halloween grows near and people search out for ghosts and ghouls, one favorite fluttering treat is the occasional sight of a bat in the evening. Despite Hollywood’s attempt to create a fearsome façade there is nothing to fear from any of Virginia’s native bat...
James River Health Best in Decades
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2015 CONTACT: Ryan Corrigan Director of Marketing & Membership (804) 928-1601 rcorrigan@jrava.org James River Health Best in Decades River earns grade of “B-“in James River Association’s State of the James report card The James...
James River Association Launches Upper James River Education Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2015 CONTACT: Nat Draper Education Manager (804) 788-8811, ext. 218 ndraper@jrava.org James River Association Launches Upper James River Education Program The James River Association is pleased to announce the launch of its new Upper...
James River Association and Tycoon Tackle Partner to Create Fishing Rods, Protect the James River
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2015 CONTACT: Ryan Corrigan Director of Marketing and Membership (804) 788-8811, ext. 207 rcorrigan@jrava.org James River Association and Tycoon Tackle Partner to Create Fishing Rods, Protect the James River The James River...
The Importance of Oysters
“The bottom of the James River is one enormous oyster-bed,” wrote a New York Times reporter who sailed with an oystering schooner in 1880. “From its mouth for 20 miles up, it is nothing more or less than a natural oyster-bed. Go anywhere in it you may and push to the...
James River Association launches “How do you River?” awareness and conservation campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2015 CONTACT: Ryan Corrigan Director of Marketing & Membership 804-928-1601 rcorrigan@jrava.org James River Association launches “How do you River?” awareness and conservation campaign How do you River? That’s the question at the...
Vintage-Style Prints Celebrate Richmond’s Iconic Natural Places, Benefit James River
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2015 CONTACT: Ryan Corrigan Director of Marketing and Membership (804) 788-8811, ext. 207 rcorrigan@jrava.org Vintage-Style Prints Celebrate Richmond’s Iconic Natural Places, Benefit James River Richmond Outside and Firefly Design,...
James River Association Encourages Pet Owners to Scoop the Poop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2015 Contact: Amber Ellis Watershed Restoration Manager 804-788-8811, ext. 205 aellis@jrava.org James River Association Encourages Pet Owners to Scoop the Poop The James River Association has installed 30 pet waste stations throughout...
Community Invited to Weigh in on Regional Rivers Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2015 CONTACT: Shawn Ralston Program Director (804) 788-8811, ext. 208 sralston@jrava.org Community Invited to Weigh in on Regional Rivers Plan The James River Association invites residents of the Richmond and Tri-cities regions to attend...
