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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 Statement: Top James River Priorities Addressed in Governor’s Budget; Opportunities Remain for 2024 General Assembly

Press Statement: Top James River Priorities Addressed in Governor’s Budget; Opportunities Remain for 2024 General Assembly

by jravirginia | Dec 21, 2023 | Advocacy, News, Press Release | 0 comments

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 21, 2023 CONTACT: Erin Hillert, Director of CommunicationsJames River AssociationEmail: ehillert@thejamesriver.org Top James River Priorities Addressed in Governor’s Budget; Opportunities Remain for 2024 General Assembly...
James River Association and Funding Partners Help Richmond’s Chapel Island

James River Association and Funding Partners Help Richmond’s Chapel Island

by Joey Shelton | Dec 7, 2023 | News, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

Working in conjunction with the James River Park System Invasive Plant Task Force (JRPS), the James River Association (JRA) has been leading invasive plant removals on Chapel Island since 2014.  We lead monthly volunteer days to assist the park system in their efforts...
Richmond’s Chapel Island Updates

Richmond’s Chapel Island Updates

by Joey Shelton | Nov 20, 2023 | News, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

Thanks in part to funding provided by U.S. Forest Service, Virginia Department of Forestry  LLC through the Department of Forestry’s  Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant Program, the James River Association (JRA) was able to provide invasive plant management...
Press Release: James River Association, Arbor Day Foundation, and Truist Team Up to Host Tree Distribution and Planting Events

Press Release: James River Association, Arbor Day Foundation, and Truist Team Up to Host Tree Distribution and Planting Events

by jravirginia | Nov 2, 2023 | Community Conservation, News, Press Release | 0 comments

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2023 CONTACT: Erin Hillert, Director of CommunicationsJames River AssociationCell: 608.239.2644 | Email: ehillert@thejamesriver.org James River Association, Arbor Day Foundation, and Truist Team Up to Host Tree...
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