James River Association

Welcome to the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium! The Consortium is newly-formed initiative funded through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and convened by the James River Association. Additional information about the Consortium is below. The Summit will be from 9:30 am - 3:15 pm with networking time to follow and a tentative BMP …

If you love our river, join us in protecting the James by volunteering to help plant the native tree seedlings, or maintain our current projects in Albemarle and Fluvanna Counties! Meeting locations will be shared upon registration. All tools and instruction will be provided and you will be working alongside our staff.. All ages are …

Join partners of the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium to learn about the latest research and guidance on successful riparian buffer projects. Participants will tour Virginia Tech’s Catawba Sustainability Center, a beautiful 377-acre farm and living laboratory, finishing with lunch from Roanoke Co+op. What you’ll learn: Best practices for site preparation and ensuring tree …

It's time for the third annual Buffer Summit hosted by the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium! The online Buffer Summit will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 from 10:00 am- 2:30 pm (with breaks). We have an exciting line-up of speakers and networking sessions to engage with other Consortium members and partners …

An exciting line-up of speakers and networking sessions to engage with other Consortium members and partners working in the watershed. The Buffer Summit will inspire new connections and opportunities around buffer creation and workforce development, and celebrate the benefits of buffers. Keynote speakers and panels will take place in the morning, outdoor streamside walks and …

Morning Presentations: Buffer Progress Update from DEQ • Kevin McLean with VA Department of Environmental Quality on progress toward reaching our state goals for riparian buffers.Growing Career Paths through the Consortium • Jordan Bennett, intern alum, on her career path and what she is doing now! Connecting and Protecting Riparian Corridors • Kim Biasiolli with …

AM presentations, lunch, PM activities. Check out the registration page for full details. Maymont, Park, Richmond, VA. Register by October 17. CBLP CEUs are available.