by jravirginia | May 31, 2018 | James Riverkeeper, News |
At the James River Association we’re often asked “is it safe to swim in the James?” The best way to have a safe, fun time on the water is to be in the know before you go. Today we released a report Swimming Safety in the James – Know Before You...
by Amber Ellis | May 23, 2018 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
If you have a dog, then you have a chance every day to take a simple action that will help keep our streams and the James River safe from harmful bacteria. It’s easy…scoop the poop! Some people think pet waste is natural, so just leave it to fertilize their lawn....
by Amber Ellis | May 9, 2018 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
Incorporating native plants into your landscaping is an easy way to improve the health of the James River. They filter stormwater, support wildlife, and reduce watering needs. Native plants are adapted to local soil, rainfall and temperature conditions, and have...
by Amber Ellis | May 1, 2018 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
Rain barrels are a popular method of collecting and re-using rainwater and are a simple, inexpensive way to help reduce water pollution in the James River. Using rain barrels reduces the amount of stormwater and nonpoint pollution (nutrients and sediment) leaving your...
by Amber Ellis | Feb 1, 2018 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
Meet TreeLab, the newest nursery that is offering a 20% discount to JRA’s River Hero Home members! TreeLab is the Enrichmond Foundation’s one-year-old urban nursery growing trees and plants to beautify and improve the City of Richmond. In late 2016, Enrichmond...
