The James River is now safe for recreational swimming, according to the VDH, but the department still recommends that people take precautions when swimming in the river. Some of those include showering after swimming, washing hands frequently, and avoiding going in the water if you are vomiting or have diarrhea.
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The advisory means that people — and pets — should avoid contact with the river in that section or any other area where the water smells bad, has a strange color, or where you see dead or dying fish. If coming into contact with the water is unavoidable, VDH officials recommend washing
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The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science recently released its annual report on the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, and the James River once again took home the top grade among all major tributaries, earning an overall grade of B. It was the 14th straight year
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A new boat rental service is offering the chance to cruise the James River in style. Retro Boat Rentals, part of the Sea Suite Cruises fleet, on June 1 launched a fleet of vintage-style electric boats featuring fins and headlights, retro colors, and chrome details. The classic fiberglass runabout boats
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After two women drowned in an accident on the James River’s Bosher Dam last year on Memorial Day, Henrico Fire officials have worked with neighboring localities to improve the regional emergency river response, Henrico Fire Deputy Chief of Operations Jim Courtney told the Henrico Board of Supervisors July 25.
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