by Beth Roach | Nov 8, 2016 | News, Secrets of the James |
Without water on this planet, life would not exist. We all know this undeniable fact, but how often do you think about your personal, day-to-day connection to the water? Sharon Day and the Nibi Walkers are here to remind us that we must protect, pray, and love the...
by jravirginia | Nov 4, 2016 | Education, News |
The James River Association is happy to announce the second year of the James River Leadership Academy has successfully begun! This year’s cohort of 15 enthusiastic students have already met for two “Leadership Sessions” to begin developing...
by Amber Ellis | Oct 25, 2016 | Conservation Tips, News |
One of the biggest problems facing the James River is stormwater runoff, particularly the Nitrogen and Phosphorous that come with it from sources like fertilizers from our lawns, agricultural fields, and wastewater treatment plants. When you have excess of these...
by Jamie Brunkow | Oct 4, 2016 | James Riverkeeper, News, Wildlife of the James |
The blue crab may be the most well known species of the Chesapeake Bay, and a translation of the scientific name helps to reveal why. Callinectes is Greek for beautiful swimmer, and sapidus translates to delicious or savory in Latin. Blue crabs possess a pair of...
by Christina Bonini | Sep 28, 2016 | James Riverkeeper, News, Volunteer |
The results are in: This past Labor Day marks the 4th year of the James River Association water monitoring at popular recreational river locations on the James and its tributaries. Each week between Memorial Day and Labor Day, trained and dedicated volunteers...
