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Press Release: High School Students Present Capstone Projects Focused on Protecting the James River
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, Assistant Director of Communications James River Association(e)ehillert@thejamesriver.org (c) 608.239.2644High School Students Present Capstone Projects Focused on Protecting the James...
Press Release: Take a Guided River Trip to Protect the James
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 7, 2024 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, James River Association(e) ehillert@thejamesriver.org (c) 608.239.2644Take a Guided River Trip to Protect the James River lovers can book a boat or paddle trip benefiting the James River...
James River Association Awarded American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2024 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, James River Association (e) ehillert@thejamesriver.org (c) 608.239.2644James River Association Awarded American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant [HOPEWELL, VA] – MAY 2,...
Press Release: Celebrate Migratory Fish and Free Flowing Rivers
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 25, 2024 CONTACT: Erin Hillert, James River Association (e) ehillert@thejamesriver.org (c) 608.239.2644 Local Partners Invite You to Celebrate Migratory Fish and Free Flowing Rivers World Fish Migration Day comes to Richmond...
Press Release Schaberg Foundation Offers Challenge Grant to Complete River Education Center
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Wednesday, April 17, 2024 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, Assistant Director of Communications James River Association(e)ehillert@thejamesriver.org (c) 608.239.2644The Schaberg Foundation Offers Challenge Grant to Complete River Education...
Conservation Tips: Conservation Landscaping
How to Create Habitat for Pollinators and Reduce Stormwater Runoff at 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...
Upper James River Education Program Update
As the last vestiges of winter cling to the landscape, Virginia gradually transforms into the vibrant tapestry of spring. In late winter, the air is crisp, tinged with the promise of warmer days and blooming flora. The rolling hills of Amherst County awaken from their...
Living Shoreline Collaborative Partner Highlight: Kati Grigsby
Welcome to the Living Shoreline Collaborative’s (LSC) Partner Highlights! In this series, we are meeting with LSC partners to learn more about them, their home organizations, and why they have chosen to be a part of the collaborative.This month’s Living Shoreline...
Press Release: James River Association, Arbor Day Foundation, and SageSure Team Up to Host Community Tree Planting Event
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 2, 2024 CONTACT:Erin Hillert, Director of Marketing & CommunicationJames River Association(c) (608) 239-2644 (e) ehillert@thejamesriver.orgJames River Association, Arbor Day Foundation, and SageSure Team Up to Host...
Conserve Water at Home Using a Rain Barrel this Spring!
As the old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers” and what a shame it would be to let all that beautiful April rain simply fall off our roofs when it could be harvested and used for May blooms! Rain barrels are an easy and economical way to water plants and...