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Upper James River Education Program Update

Upper James River Education Program Update

by Charles Johnson | Apr 8, 2024 | Education, News | 0 comments

As the last vestiges of winter cling to the landscape, Virginia gradually transforms into the vibrant tapestry of spring. In late winter, the air is crisp, tinged with the promise of warmer days and blooming flora. The rolling hills of Amherst County awaken from their...
Conserve Water at Home Using a Rain Barrel this Spring!

Conserve Water at Home Using a Rain Barrel this Spring!

by Justin Doyle | Mar 20, 2024 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home | 0 comments

As the old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers” and what a shame it would be to let all that beautiful April rain simply fall off our roofs when it could be harvested and used for May blooms! Rain barrels are an easy and economical way to water plants and...
Looking back on the 2023 Education Program

Looking back on the 2023 Education Program

by Nat Draper | Jan 2, 2024 | Education, News | 0 comments

As I look back on 2023, the James River Association’s education program has done amazing work throughout our watershed. Last year JRA worked with 21 public school districts and 11 private schools. We had approximately 17,500 students on field experiences and...
Press Release: New River Education Center Opens in the Lynchburg Region

Press Release: New River Education Center Opens in the Lynchburg Region

by jravirginia | Nov 8, 2023 | Education, News, Press Release | 0 comments

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2023 CONTACT: Erin Hillert, Director of CommunicationsJames River AssociationCell: 608.239.2644 | Email: ehillert@thejamesriver.org New River Education Center Opens in the Lynchburg Region The James River Association’s...
James River Buffers: Exploring Nature and History Along the Willis and James Rivers

James River Buffers: Exploring Nature and History Along the Willis and James Rivers

by Jordan Bennett | Oct 17, 2023 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

On Saturday, September 16th, Conservation Partners, river lovers, students, and history buffs all got together to get to know the Willis River. This beautiful river flows through Cumberland County, Virginia and is surrounded by magnificent streamside forests and a...
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