by James River Association Intern | Jul 24, 2019 | News, Wildlife of the James |
Have you ever heard a frog chuckle? The Southern Leopard Frog, scientific name Lithobates sphenocephalus, does! During the breeding season, the male is said to have a chuckle-like call. Though affected by urbanization, loss of water, and water pollution, these frogs...
by Anne Marie Roberts | Jul 23, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration |
It’s fairly common to think that all plants growing are good, but taking a closer look, you may find intruders within your native forest. Non-native plants are, unfortunately, becoming commonplace for many landscapes and without management they can wreak havoc on our...
by jravirginia | Jul 17, 2019 | Advocacy, James Riverkeeper, News |
Earlier this year a federal court ruled that the massive power lines and 17 towers across the James River at Jamestown were constructed unlawfully. The Army Corps of Engineers was ordered to revisit the permitting process and to complete an Environmental Impact...
by jravirginia | Jul 16, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News |
We live on the Blue Planet, but water is scarcer than many people realize! Less than 3% of all water on Earth is fresh, and less than 0.3% of freshwater can actually be used. All of our lakes, streams, and rivers like the James are filled by only 0.01% of Earth’s...
by Anna Killius | Jul 15, 2019 | Advocacy, News |
Welcome to FY2020! July marks the start of Virginia’s new fiscal year, which means everything our Advocacy Team achieved during the 2019 General Assembly is now in effect. Light up the leftover fireworks because we’ve got one hundred million reasons to...
