by Adrienne Kotula | Feb 12, 2018 | Advocacy, News |
As we approach the midpoint of the General Assembly session, the House and Senate money committees are preparing their versions of the budget. Here at the James River Association we have three main funding priorities: stormwater, agriculture, and land conservation. In...
by Sophie Stern | Feb 7, 2018 | James Riverkeeper, News, Volunteer |
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 Adrienne Kotula | Feb 6, 2018 | Advocacy, James Riverkeeper, News |
Power generating utilities in the James River watershed have coal ash ponds containing 26.2 million tons of coal ash. These are unlined earthen ponds, and they are leaking arsenic, lead and chromium among other toxins. Monitoring data collected by James River...
by Amber Ellis | Jan 31, 2018 | News, Volunteer, Watershed Restoration |
Volunteer to help us plant 3,000 trees this spring! The James River Association, in partnership with the Robert E Lee and Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will be planting 3,000 trees at farms along various tributaries of the James River this...
by Meighan Wisswell | Jan 18, 2018 | Education, News |
In this series, we will be sharing activities that help you get outside, learn about our environment, and work with your friends and family to create something awesome. If you haven’t already, read the previous James River Explorers posts and enjoy! Although it may...
