Green Infrastructure Stewards
The James River Association’s Green Infrastructure Stewards are volunteers who work alongside our staff members to maintain stormwater best management practices, including rain gardens and conservation landscaping, installed through the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative. Ongoing stewardship ensures practices installed on library grounds reduce stormwater runoff as intended, while also ensuring communities have access to welcoming and well-maintained green spaces. Volunteers who participate in stewardship events will have opportunities to learn about the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative, green infrastructure and stormwater best management practices, and stewardship skills that can be applied at home and beyond.
Opportunities to volunteer as a Green Infrastructure Steward
Volunteers are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and gloves to stewardship events. All other tools will be provided by the James River Association. Information about stewardship events will be shared with registered volunteers in advance of each event.
What is green infrastructure?
Green infrastructure encompasses stormwater management practices including rain gardens, conservation landscaping, and street trees that enhance our built environment and the ecosystem of which we are a part. Green infrastructure contributes to healthier communities by intercepting and filtering stormwater, improving air quality, and reducing the urban heat island effect. It also provides habitat for wildlife living among us.
No prior knowledge or skills are necessary to participate in a volunteer stewardship event and the James River Association will provide tools, training, and guidance necessary to be successful. If you have any questions, please contact Katy Riley at kriley@thejamesriver.org.
