by Ryan Walsh | Apr 15, 2020 | From The Marsh, News |
During this time that we’re supposed to be giving each other lots of space, let’s follow the example set by certain species of wildlife. While certain birds and fish like to travel together and hang out in large groups, others like to practice some healthy...
by jravirginia | Mar 19, 2020 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
Today, March 19th, starts the first day of spring in 2020, and the earliest vernal equinox in 124 years! Springtime brings longer days, warmer nights, and with the changing temperatures a ‘wetter’ season. This is a great time of year to give your yard a revival and...
by Anna Killius | Mar 13, 2020 | Advocacy, News |
Yesterday, Virginia’s General Assembly voted to send a budget bill to the Governor that includes over $200 million for clean water programs over the next two years. While that investment falls short of what the Governor originally proposed, it still sends a strong...
by Ryan Walsh | Feb 26, 2020 | From The Marsh, News |
Marshes throughout the Lower James are influenced by tides, the periodic rising and falling of water. Twice a day, every day, the water will rise and fall by about two feet. What causes this? And why does it happen with such regularity? The answer is right above our...
by jravirginia | Feb 25, 2020 | James River Buffers, News |
By Deya Ramsden, Virginia Department of Forestry In February, the winter forest may not appear to be particularly active. However, below ground, the soil remains dynamic in temperate forests even when outdoor temperatures are chilly. In a mature forest, the soil is...
