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New Guide to the James River

Jul 03, 2023 03:46PM

The James River in Richmond – Your NEW Guide to Enjoying America’s Best Urban Waterway is a guide not only for hiking, biking, paddling, floating and climbing, but also includes river activities such as poetry, art, nature and meditation.

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Removing Dangerous Invasives from the James River

Jun 30, 2022 12:38PM

Eradicating these unwanted pests from our yards and communities will help preserve the precious tree canopy, restore waterways and give native plants an opportunity to thrive.

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Ensuring Safety for All on the James River

Apr 28, 2022 10:22PM ● By Erin Reilly

“Is it safe to swim in the James?” JRA began testing through the James River Watch program in 2013 with 10 initial sites, and has increased testing to the 36 sites they use today in Richmond and across Virginia, thanks to the help of volunteers and partnerships with the Rivanna Conservation Alliance, Peninsula Master Naturalists, Virginia State University, American Water, the Appomattox River Company, Twin River Outfitters and Riverside Outfitters.

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Sustainable Infrastructure for Cleaner Water

Oct 29, 2021 04:22PM ● By Regina Rudolph

Funding for the nation’s water infrastructure is not keeping pace with our aging systems, putting our health and the health of our waterways at risk.

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Richmond Gets New Riverfront Education Center and Future Parkland

Sep 01, 2021 07:00AM ● By Regina Rudolph

The James River Center will focus on connecting Richmond youth with river-based, hands-on learning experiences while inspiring confidence, ecological understanding, nature appreciation and conservation action.

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Become a River Hero Home for the James River

Sep 01, 2021 07:00AM ● By Regina Rudolph

This October marks the James River Association’s annual River Hero Homes Month, celebrating a dedicated network of local heroes who are improving the James River by pledging to adopt easy, river-friendly behaviors that start at home.

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Taking Care of the James River Can be Fun

May 01, 2021 09:54AM ● By Shay Wilson

In Richmond, we are fortunate to have access to an amazing park system smack dab in the middle of our city, based around the mighty James River that runs through downtown. James River Association (JRA) has been the sole organization dedicated to protecting this river from its headwaters in the Alleghany Highlands to its mouth at the Chesapeake Bay for the past 45 years.

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Richmond Takes Action to Ensure Residents Have Better Access to Green Spaces

Nov 27, 2020 11:25AM ● By Justin Doyle

Parks and green spaces promote community resiliency by reducing the urban heat island effect, sequestering carbon emissions, improving local air quality and absorbing stormwater that contributes to localized flooding and river pollution.

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