by Justin Doyle | Jan 5, 2024 | News, River Hero Home |
Road salt pollutes local waterways and harms aquatic ecosystems The winter months bring us cold temperatures and wintry precipitation like snow, sleet, and freezing rain that can make paved surfaces and sidewalks hazardous. Each year, transportation departments across...
by Justin Doyle | Jan 3, 2024 | News, River Hero Home |
As the cold days of winter arrive, it’s time to consider winterizing your rain barrel. Rain barrels are subject to harsh weather conditions. Disconnecting and storing them during the winter months can increase their longevity. Follow these three easy steps to prevent...
by Nat Draper | Jan 2, 2024 | Education, News |
As I look back on 2023, the James River Association’s education program has done amazing work throughout our watershed. Last year JRA worked with 21 public school districts and 11 private schools. We had approximately 17,500 students on field experiences and...
by jravirginia | Dec 21, 2023 | Advocacy, News, Press Release |
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 21, 2023 CONTACT: Erin Hillert, Director of CommunicationsJames River AssociationEmail: ehillert@thejamesriver.org Top James River Priorities Addressed in Governor’s Budget; Opportunities Remain for 2024 General Assembly...
by Justin Doyle | Dec 18, 2023 | News, River Hero Home |
Habitat loss and fragmentation, the introduction of invasive species and pathogens, pesticide use, and climate change has caused many pollinator species to experience population declines in recent decades. Some pollinators, like the iconic Monarch butterfly (Danaus...
by Lindsay Spotts | Dec 14, 2023 | James River Buffers, News |
The idea of a riparian forested buffer being established on your property probably sounds exciting and daunting all at the same time. On one hand, you get added vegetation and will need to mow your lawn less, but on the other hand you’re saying to yourself, “okay,...