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Buffers: A Bright Spot in Winter

by Anne Marie Roberts | Jan 26, 2022 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

What a fall planting season! Or fall and winter season, rather. JRA planted 75 acres of riparian buffers or 22,643 native hardwood seedlings in Amherst, Albemarle, Cumberland, and Nelson Countries. It was a dry fall season, so the snowfall was a welcome sight after...

Spread the Love (and the water)

by jravirginia | Jun 16, 2021 | News, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

What if we told you that you could get your strength and cardio workout in, spend time along the beautiful James River, and be a part of growing a forest all at the same time?! Well, we have a deal for you! The James River Association is looking for volunteers to help...

Stewarding Riparian Buffers and Conservation Workforce through Resilient Collaborative

by Amber Ellis | Jun 11, 2021 | James River Buffers, News | 0 comments

The James River Association Celebrates a $1 Million Grant! The James River Association (JRA), on behalf of the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium (Consortium), is excited to share that our $1 million proposal to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation was...

Catawba Sustainability Center Field Day

by jravirginia | Jun 1, 2021 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

Catawba Sustainability Center Roanoke County, VAJune 26, 2021 • 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join partners of the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium to learn about the latest research and guidance on successful riparian buffer projects. Participants will tour...

James River Buffers: Meet Sarah Coffey

by Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Apr 19, 2021 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

Want to install a forested buffer in the upper James region? Meet Sarah Coffey. Are you a landowner interested in establishing a forested buffer at no cost to you? Do you live in the upper James River watershed, including parts of Rockbridge, Alleghany, Bath,...
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