by jravirginia | Feb 3, 2021 | Advocacy, News |
As Black History Month begins, we’re highlighting the equity and environmental justice work taking place at Virginia’s General Assembly. By definition, environmental justice is “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color,...
by Julia Carson | Jan 25, 2021 | News |
In 2019, JRA was awarded a Chesapeake Bay Trust grant for Elizabeth Redd Elementary School in Richmond, Va. The grant was intended to allow every 5th grade student to participate in a field trip to Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. Due to COVID-19, we have had to...
by Justin Doyle | Nov 13, 2020 | Community Conservation, News |
The James River is forecast to crest around 17’ at the Richmond Locks gauge located at Great Shiplock Park tonight. The last time the James River crested above 17’ at the Richmond Locks gauge was almost two decades ago in 2003. While 17’ is significant, it is well...
by jravirginia | Nov 12, 2020 | News, River Hero Home |
Our James Changer are a network of passionate and supportive river lovers across the Watershed, from the Alleghany Highlands to the Chesapeake Bay. Whether you wish to make your voice heard for clean water funding, become a Riparian Steward to help plant buffer trees,...
by jravirginia | Nov 4, 2020 | Connect with the James, News |
This fall, over 340 people joined the James River Association for a paddle on the James River. As the lush greenery of late summer — punctuated by paw paw fruit, purple pickerel weed flowers, and bald eagle flights — matured into fall, these paddlers each...