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2018’s Record Rainfall and What It Means for the James River

Ben Watson, a staff scientist with the James River Association, has a great piece on the organization’s website about the possible impacts 2018’s incredible rain totals could have on the …

Environmental Issues at the 2019 General Assembly

I wanted to pass along this info from our friends at the James River Association, as today marks the kickoff of the 2019 General Assembly. With only 45 days to …

New North Bank Trail Work Starts Jan. 19

One of the most exciting trail-building projects in recent memory is officially a go, and there’s now a volunteer work day scheduled to kick it off. I spoke with city …

New “Co-Op Trail” Now Open at Pocahontas State Park

Representatives from Virginia State Parks, REI and the Friends of Pocahontas cut the ribbon a week ago on the brand new, hiking-specific “Co-Op Trail.” Largely funded by a $20,000 grant …

Northbank Trail Work Update, Other Volunteer Opps

It’s official: The new Northbank Trail segment below Kansas Avenue has been given the green light, and volunteer days for that project will be starting in early January. In the …