by jravirginia | Mar 15, 2019 | Education, James River Expedition, News |
Having grown up a few blocks from the James River in Newport News, the river has always played an important role in my life. In fact, behind my old elementary school, Hilton Elementary, is where I learned to swim, fish, and crab. So, imagine my joy when I was selected...
by Anna Killius | Mar 14, 2019 | Advocacy, News |
Last week, the James River Association joined clean water groups from all over the Chesapeake Bay Watershed at our Nation’s Capitol to ask our Congressional leaders to support water quality funding. For years, we’ve urged our elected officials to hold the line against...
by jravirginia | Mar 12, 2019 | James River Watch, James Riverkeeper, News, Volunteer |
Do you plan to hop in a boat or take a jump in the James this summer? Then James River Watch is the program for you! James River Watch is designed to inform river users about recreation conditions in a timely fashion, and to provide the public with an additional tool...
by Justin Doyle | Mar 8, 2019 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, News |
City of Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney presented his proposed budget to City Council on Wednesday afternoon and there is a lot to like for river lovers! Mayor Stoney’s budget funds projects that will make the James River and public spaces on its banks more inclusive and...
by jravirginia | Mar 6, 2019 | Advocacy, News, Press Release |
Contact: Brian Gumm(202) 747-0698 x4bgumm@progressivereform.org New Report Highlights Climate Change, Toxic Flooding Threats to Vulnerable Communities in VirginiaMore than 1,000 flood-exposed industrial facilities in Virginia that use, store, or discharge toxic...
