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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...
Thank You to the 2024 Water Quality Monitors!

Thank You to the 2024 Water Quality Monitors!

by jravirginia | Aug 30, 2024 | James River Watch, News, Volunteer | 0 comments

As we wrap up the James River Watch bacteria monitoring season, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our incredible volunteers! Your dedication to collecting weekly water samples has been invaluable in tracking the health of the James River. Your efforts help...
Press Release: VDH Issues Recreational Water Advisory for the James River at Manchester Bridge

Press Release: VDH Issues Recreational Water Advisory for the James River at Manchester Bridge

by jravirginia | Jul 17, 2024 | News, Press Release | 0 comments

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Junly 17, 2024 MEDIA CONTACTS: Tom Dunlap, James Riverkeeper, James River Associationtdunlap@thejamesriver.org   RE: VDH Issues Recreational Water Advisory for the James River at Manchester Bridge (9th Street to Osborne Landing) Due...
Press Release: VDH Issues Recreational Water Advisory for the James River at Manchester Bridge

Press Release: JRA James River Watch Program Keeps River Users Informed

by jravirginia | Jun 4, 2024 | News, Press Release | 0 comments

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Tom Dunlap, James Riverkeeper James River Association tdunlap@thejamesriver.org  | phone 804.905.9724 The James River Association’s James River Watch ProgramKeeps River Users Informed Every Memorial Day...
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