by Justin Doyle | Mar 6, 2017 | Advocacy, Community Conservation, Connect with the James, News |
The James River Association commends the Virginia General Assembly for passing Senate Bill 1196 and House Bill 1454, which extend Scenic River designation on the Upper James River from 14 miles to 59 miles. The extended segment of scenic river flows through Botetourt...
by Adrienne Kotula | Feb 23, 2017 | Community Conservation, News, Press Release |
Press Statement James River Association and Partners Celebrate Adoption of Scenic River Bill The James River Association and its partners commend the Virginia General Assembly for passing Senate Bill 1196 and House Bill 1454, patroned by Senator Creigh Deeds and...
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 Pat Calvert | Dec 13, 2016 | News, Secrets of the James, Wildlife of the James |
If you believe that you may have witnessed a ferret slinking about riverbank rocks and crags, then chances are strong that you have in fact encountered its weaselly cousin, the American mink (Neovison vison). Webster’s Dictionary provides a less than flattering...
by Justin Doyle | Nov 3, 2016 | Community Conservation, Connect with the James, News |
As the weather cools and leaves begin to change colors, now is the perfect time of year to explore Virginia’s beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Three Ridges Wilderness and James River Face Wilderness offer strenuous hikes with numerous opportunities to enjoy fall...