by jravirginia | Sep 8, 2017 | James Riverkeeper, News |
In the ongoing effort to remove unsightly tires from the beautiful James, a fleet of historic James River batteaux will again embark on an annual trek to extract and haul hundreds of tires to Scottsville for recycling. On Saturday, September 30, paddlers in canoes and...
by Adrienne Kotula | Sep 7, 2017 | Advocacy, News |
Yesterday, the James River Association and Chesapeake Bay Foundation co-hosted a Clean Water Forum with the candidates in the race for Virginia’s next governor. Mr. Ed Gillespie and Lt. Governor Ralph Northam shared their thoughts on issues ranging from the...
by Adrienne Kotula | Aug 28, 2017 | Advocacy, News |
Have you ever wondered what decision makers can do to save the James? It’s a question that we’ve been asking ourselves a lot in the lead up to November. Virginia will be electing a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and all 100 Delegates. There are...
by Ben Watson | Aug 10, 2017 | Education, James River Expedition, News |
This summer, for the 7th time, the James River Association’s Education team had the privilege of leading three phenomenal groups of high school students and teachers on week-long James River Expeditions. Twenty-six ambitious high schoolers and three teachers...
by jravirginia | Aug 1, 2017 | News |
On Saturday, July 15, Richmonders once again took to the James River for the 7th Annual James River Splash & Dash, presented by Swedish Match and sponsored by Riverside Outfitters. This year 400 participants dashed on a tough, one-of-a-kind 6k trail run or went at...