Registration for the "Great Return of the Atlantic Sturgeon," a series of outings on a pontoon boat on the James River to view the prehistoric fish as they make their fall spawning migration, is now open. The trips are sponsored by the James River Association and cost $35
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The free event will feature educational activities, tree giveaways, a rain barrel workshop and more. The center is located at 2825 Dock Street along the James River, just west of Rocketts Landing and the Henrico County line. Attendees are invited to learn about local ecology and discover sustainable practices that
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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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During the 2023 river season, James River Watch revealed a 82% bacteria pass rate with 12 sites (including two in Henrico) achieving the best results – a 100% bacteria pass rate all of the time. Those Henrico locations were at Deep Bottom Park and at Osborne Landing, both in Varina. The
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The James River Association has announced a series of new guided river trips as part of its "Connect with the James" program. The trips are planned in the Metro Richmond region as well as in the Lynchburg and Williamsburg areas and are open to the public. In the
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