by James River Association Intern | Jul 18, 2025 | From The Marsh, News, Wildlife of the James |
The James River is home to a rich variety of wildlife and communities. It’s more than just a waterway. It’s a vital ecosystem that supplies drinking water, provides recreation, and supports a thriving natural environment. But a healthy river doesn’t happen on its own....
by jravirginia | Nov 23, 2022 | News, Wildlife of the James |
During the month of November, Virginians can now officially celebrate our cherished mollusks we all know and love, the Oyster! As the holiday season begins, we want to share the unique story of the Eastern Oyster along with some delectable dishes to serve at...
by Ryan Walsh | Jan 12, 2022 | From The Marsh, News |
Welcome back to the marsh! Today, we are exploring one of the most important organisms that call these places home, oysters! The Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is a bivalve in the mollusc phylum. Oysters are one of the most commercially important species in...
by Ryan Walsh | Jun 14, 2021 | From The Marsh, News |
Welcome back to the marsh! Today we will explore the James River Association’s newest living shoreline at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield! Located on the beautiful James River tributary of Cypress Creek, this living shoreline is designed to prevent erosion near a...
by jravirginia | Nov 9, 2020 | News, Press Release |
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Monday, November 9, 2020 CONTACT: Erin Hillert Marketing & Communications Manager James River Association (e) ehillert@thejamesriver.org (c) 608.239.2644 Partnership Aims to Bring More Freshwater Mussels back to the James River...
