Chuck Frederickson
Chuck Frederickson is the Lower James Riverkeeper and monitors the tidal portion of the James, from the fall line in Richmond to the river's mouth in the Chesapeake Bay.
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Wildlife of the James
Learn about wildlife found near the James River. A new species will be highlighted each month. Learn more »
Runoff Calculator
How does your property affect the James? Find out how you can have a more river-friendly home with a few simple calculations. What's in your runoff?.
James River Interactive Map
Find and share information about special places, favorite activities, recreational resources, and conservation issues along America’s Founding River. Get Interactive »
Protecting America's Founding River
More than one-third of all Virginians rely on the James River and its tributaries for water, commerce and recreation. After generations of nurturing its people, the James River needs nurturing itself. Let the James River Association show you how to enjoy and protect this natural treasure.
It’s your river ... . learn its secrets!
The James River
Learn about the fabulous hidden life of the James River and what you'll find as each season unfolds. Secrets revealed. »
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Discover opportunities to help the James.
If you teach in a public high school in the James River Watershed, then JRA has a great opportunity for you…
Following 2011 successful James River Expedition, the Dominion Foundation has generously supported JRA in hosting another summer of student and teacher exploration in 2012. JRA is now inviting teachers from public schools in Virginia’s James River watershed to apply to participate in an eight-day journey of discovery, adventure, and inspiration with guides from the James River Association. We are looking for educators from any discipline who would like to learn more about this local natural resource and incorporate it into their teaching. Selected teachers will help recruit four rising 10th-11th grade students from their school to join a team of three teachers and twelve students total. Each team will complete one of three eight-day journeys that will collectively navigate the James River next summer. Join us to share the rich history, ecology and culture of America’s Founding River while practicing outdoor adventure skills and having a whole lot of fun! To get a feel for what this experience entails, visit www.jamesriverassociation.org/expedition and enjoy the story of a month-long expedition undertaken in 2011 by JRA. Applications (due by January 20, 2012) can be requested from Gabe Silver at gsilver@jrava.org or 804-788-8811 x. 214
2011 State of the James River
The biannual State of the James River report shows that despite encouraging progress in resurgent bald eagle and American shad populations as well as underwater grasses, the overall health of America’s Founding River downgrades from a “C+” to a “C.” View the press release. View the 2011 State of the James River report.
RiverRats Training
February 25th, 9am-4pm, Training for JRA’s RiverRats program, to be held at the Victory Hall Theatre, 401 Valley Street, Scottsville, VA 24590. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please contact Amber Ellis at (804)788-8811 ext 205 or volunteer@jrava.org if you are interested. For more information vist RiverRats program on our website.
Local Artist’s Work Benefits the James
When you purchase Jennifer Andrejcak Farmer’s limited edition watercolor print, “Smallmouth Bass,” 40 percent of the proceeds will go to the James River Association. To learn more about the artist and to purchase a print, go to http://www.goodedeeds.com/080311.html