by jravirginia | Jan 21, 2020 | Education, James River Expedition, James River Leadership Academy |
One of the James River Association’s primary strategies for a healthy James River is to help communities realize the benefits of a healthy river. Environmental education is a key way we do this. We work to inspire the next generation of river stewards and connect...
by Anna Killius | Jan 8, 2020 | Advocacy, News |
Today marks the start of the 2020 General Assembly session. Our representatives will have 60 days to get through a packed agenda, including a new two-year budget and a long list of priorities from the legislative body’s new leaders.2019 was a great year for clean...
by Charles Johnson | Jan 7, 2020 | Education, James River Leadership Academy, News |
The James River Leadership Academy (JRLA) is a year-long leadership program for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade high school students who are interested in advocating for the future of the James River. Students will develop awareness of how to apply environmental...
by jravirginia | Dec 5, 2019 | News, Volunteer |
Our volunteers contributed over 5,500 hours to improving the health of the James River in 2018, with over 2,000 people showing up with friends, family, and four legged companions to lend a hand. We want more people to discover what our volunteers already know: If you...
by Charles Johnson | Nov 21, 2019 | Education, James River Leadership Academy, News |
The James River Leadership Academy (JRLA) students start off their second session with a beautiful ride on our pontoon boat from the ferry landing at Presquile National Wildlife Refuge traveling west towards the City of Richmond. The main conversations during this...
