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River Health Deep Dive – Understanding Conductivity

River Health Deep Dive – Understanding Conductivity

by James River Association Intern | Jul 11, 2025 | James River Watch, News | 0 comments

Each week, our dedicated James River Watch volunteers head out across the watershed to monitor key indicators of river health. One of these often-overlooked yet crucial measurements is conductivity, a simple test with powerful insights. Understanding conductivity...
New PFAS Report Highlights Widespread Contamination in Virginia and Nationwide

New PFAS Report Highlights Widespread Contamination in Virginia and Nationwide

by jravirginia | Jul 7, 2025 | Advocacy, News | 0 comments

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2025 CONTACT: TOM DUNLAP James RIVERKEEPER™ tdunlap@thejamesriver.org New PFAS Report Highlights Widespread Contamination in Virginia and Nationwide On June 26th, the Waterkeeper Alliance released a report (1) outlining the...
River Health Deep-Dive: Air and Water Temperature

River Health Deep-Dive: Air and Water Temperature

by jravirginia | Jun 27, 2025 | James River Watch, News | 0 comments

In the midst of the heatwave, how does air and water temperature impact the health of the river? Temperature plays a critical role in the river’s ecosystem. Both air and water temperatures influence the delicate balance of life within the James River watershed. Even...

River Health Deep Dive: Understanding Indicator Bacteria in Our Waters

by jravirginia | Jun 13, 2025 | James River Watch, News | 0 comments

This week, in our James River Spotlight, we’re diving into a crucial indicator our James River Watch volunteers measure every week: bacteria levels. You’ve likely heard of E. coli, especially in news about water quality, but the specific bacteria we look...
River Health Deep Dive: What is Turbidity?

River Health Deep Dive: What is Turbidity?

by jravirginia | May 29, 2025 | James River Watch, News | 0 comments

A photo of water quality where the Appomattox meets the James River. Based on the murkiness of the water, we can tell that turbidity levels are much higher in the James River. This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Turbidity, an important indicator our James...
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