by jravirginia | Jan 24, 2017 | News, Wildlife of the James |
In Virginia, we have two types of vultures. Coragyps atratus, Black Vultures have black heads and jet black body other than the white “star” of their wingtips. Cathartes aura, Turkey Vultures, have red heads and two-toned wings. Together, they rid our environment of...
by Adrienne Kotula | Jan 17, 2017 | Advocacy, News |
Join Us to Advocate for Clean Water! Thursday, February 9, 2017 9:30am – 3:00pm Capitol of Virginia Richmond, VA. FREE, Registration Required Meeting with your legislators is the best way to influence the outcome of water quality initiatives in Virginia. We’ll make it...
by Rob Campbell | Jan 17, 2017 | News, Secrets of the James |
The James River has a long and storied history from the birth of our nation, to westward expansion of the colony to the interior of Virginia. Early settlers of Virginia and of the James River basin viewed the river as a lifeline to the rest of the world and looked to...
by Justin Doyle | Jan 10, 2017 | Community Conservation, News |
On Friday, December 2nd, nearly four years to the day the Richmond Riverfront Plan was adopted by City Council, Mayor Jones, city officials, and hundreds of Richmonders celebrated the opening of the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge on Brown’s Island. The shiny...
by Amber Ellis | Jan 4, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News |
During the winter months, English Ivy (Hedera helix), a highly invasive plant species, is very easy to spot thanks to its evergreen foliage. This makes it a great time of year to work on managing and removing it from your yard. The vines spread along the ground and...
