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.
David Sligh
David Sligh is the Upper James Riverkeeper and patrols the river from the fall line at Richmond upstream to the river's source in the Allegheny Mountains.
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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 »
JRA makes a difference
Planting a rain garden is one of the best things you can do for the watershed. We've planted dozens. Learn more »
What's your connection
Do you have a great story, photo, video or fact to share about the James? Send it to JRA and we'll publish as many as we can in our What's YOUR Connection section ».
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!
Learn about the fabulous hidden life of the James River and what you'll find as each season unfolds. Secrets revealed. »
News & Notes
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What’s in Your Runoff?
Check out to our new Runoff Calculator. Now it’s easy to determine how much pollution your home contributes to the watershed…every time it rains! You’ll also find suggestions for reducing your stormwater impact. Here’s how!
Chickahominy Water Trail Festival - May 29, 2010
JRA is excited to announce the creation of the newest addition to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Water Trail. Learn about the unique history and natural beauty of the Chickahominy or sign up for the Race to Rockahock and put your paddling mettle to the test. Read more »
New Sturgeon Spawning Reef in the Lower James
After four years of coordination and research, the first artificial sturgeon spawning reef on the East Coast has been constructed in the James River near Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. Read More » View the recent NBC Channel 12 spottlight on JRA's newest project, the James River Sturgeon Reef. View now »
2009 State of the James Report
The James River Association’s report on the state of the James River shows a slight bump in the overall health of the river from two years ago. Get Details »
How high is the James River?
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Get tips on how you can help the James
Clean water is scarcer than ever before; let’s do our part to conserve it. Learn More »