by Amber Ellis | May 23, 2018 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
If you have a dog, then you have a chance every day to take a simple action that will help keep our streams and the James River safe from harmful bacteria. It’s easy…scoop the poop! Some people think pet waste is natural, so just leave it to fertilize their lawn....
by Amber Ellis | May 9, 2018 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
Incorporating native plants into your landscaping is an easy way to improve the health of the James River. They filter stormwater, support wildlife, and reduce watering needs. Native plants are adapted to local soil, rainfall and temperature conditions, and have...
by Sophie Stern | May 2, 2018 | News, Volunteer, Watershed Restoration |
Volunteers play a huge role in helping the James River Association achieve its mission. Much of our work would not be possible without the knowledge and dedication of our volunteers. Whether it is a trash cleanup, water quality testing, invasive species management,...
by Amber Ellis | May 1, 2018 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
Rain barrels are a popular method of collecting and re-using rainwater and are a simple, inexpensive way to help reduce water pollution in the James River. Using rain barrels reduces the amount of stormwater and nonpoint pollution (nutrients and sediment) leaving your...
by Jamie Brunkow | Apr 13, 2018 | Community Conservation, James Riverkeeper, News, Volunteer |
On April 21, 2018 James River Association, partners and community members in Richmond will celebrate World Fish Migration Day – a one day global-local event to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish. Rivers around the world, like...