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The fallen leaves from nearby river birches, tulip poplars, and maples crinkled beneath me as I found a seat on a boulder that marked the spot where one of two tributaries flows into Westhampton Lake. The harsher light of mid-afternoon is … Continue reading →

The Tireless James paddle left me with a completely new perspective on the James River. The James in Scottsville gave off a different vibe than the James in Richmond. It seemed wider, calmer, and less polluted. Apart from the tens … Continue reading →

Early on September 24th Sanitra and I made the trip downtown, across the (always longer than I remember it to be) bridge, and onto Belle Isle to participate in a clean up through Hands on RVA. Having been there the … Continue reading →

Think of the EPA like an emergency dispatcher. They get a call that Reedy Creek is having problems, and they send the city of Richmond to take care of it. The city arrives, recognizes the chief complaints of the creek, … Continue reading →

The lake is the center of campus in many ways. It is the focal point of the campus map and virtual tour, as well as of the physical walking tour experienced by each prospective student. I’ve seen dozens of tours … Continue reading →

Looking back on the River Rat training, I found that the whole organizational idea of it is a prime example of how to get the community involved in protecting their natural resources.  Because the program seemed somewhat catered to people … Continue reading →

I knew my Religion, Ethics, and the Environment class was going to overlap significantly with GeoJames when on the first day of the semester we discussed the the Northern Spotted Owl and its role in the protection of Old Growth … Continue reading →

The JRA tries to be the voice and the guardian of the river. They have two goals: keep Virginia on track with regard to the Chesapeake Bay plan, and help the community realize the benefits of a healthy James River. … Continue reading →

When I was first given to massive trash bag at the Dutch Gap cleanup, I was skeptical about the amount of trash we would be able to pick up with such a large number of people participating.  My estimate was … Continue reading →