by jravirginia | Oct 21, 2022 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Did you know there are different riparian buffer ‘types’? Through our James River Buffer Program, we can help design, install and maintain (for three years!) a forested buffer on your property – at no cost to you! There are six main types of buffer plantings we...
by jravirginia | Sep 20, 2022 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
The first few years after planting a riparian buffer plantings is an important time to nurture your newly planted saplings, so they can receive the nutrients and water they need to survive. One of the techniques to help them flourish is to suppress the vegetation...
by jravirginia | Sep 19, 2022 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Growing partnerships and sharing knowledge is at the heart of the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium! On September 13, members gathered at Virginia Tech’s Catawba Sustainability Center (Center) for a mini-research symposium to share different approaches to...
by jravirginia | Jul 6, 2022 | James River Buffers, News |
The James River Association (JRA) serves as the convener for the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium (Consortium). This network of partners has a vision of “Growing partnerships to create healthy streamside ecosystems for clean water in the James River today...
by jravirginia | Jun 28, 2022 | James River Buffers, News |
Many folks who are reading this have probably heard of James River Association tree planting events, and have probably even participated in one or more. These take place each year in the spring and fall across the Middle James River Watershed. But what goes on in...
