Jamesland is home to a myriad of people and organizations doing hard, inspiring work to conserve our natural resources, preserve our history, and educate our citizens. Some of these operate at the level of the entire basin, while others serve smaller watersheds or subregions. If you don’t see an organization listed below, drop us a line at <email>.
Basinwide Organizations
James River Association
thejamesriver.org
“The James River Association (JRA) was founded in 1976 and is a member-supported, non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of the James River.”
Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium
jamesriverconsortium.org
“Our Mission: To support a network of partners to raise awareness, build workforce capacity, and increase implementation of riparian forested buffers across the Upper and Middle James watersheds through collaboration.”
Virginia Canals and Navigations Society
vacanals.org
“The Virginia Canals and Navigations Society was formed in 1977 to preserve and enhance Virginia’s rich inland waterways heritage in all its fascinating aspects.”
Tidewater Organizations
Living Shoreline Collaborative
jamesrivershorelines.org
“The Living Shoreline Collaborative (LSC) is a group of regional and state partners working together to scale up implementation of resilient practices along shorelines in coastal Virginia, with a focus in the tidal James River watershed.”
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
cbf.org/virginia
“Since opening the Virginia office in the early 1980s, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has been leading the efforts to Save the Bay in the Old Dominion through environmental advocacy, education, science, policy, litigation, and restoration.”
Nansemond River Preservation Alliance
cleanmyrivers.com
“Suffolk’s Rivers and Creeks have consistently show decreased water quality. NRPA provides citizen education and community advocacy so that we can enjoy clean waterways as a coastal community for generations to come.”
Elizabeth River Project
elizabethriver.org
“The Elizabeth River Project is a growing non-profit organization leading the effort to restore the health of our historic urban river, while affirming her value to our region’s maritime economy.
College Creek Alliance
wm.edu/as/kecklab/watershedmonitoring
“The College Creek Alliance grew out of an interdisciplinary study of the watershed by a group of faculty at William & Mary and undergraduate students from around the country.”
Piedmont Organizations
Piedmont Discovery Center
piedmontdiscoverycenter.org
“Piedmont Discovery Center advances biodiversity education and conservation in the Piedmont Ecoregion.”
Friends of Buckingham
friendsofbuckinghamva.org/
“The mission of the Friends of Buckingham is to protect the natural environment and cultural heritage of Buckingham County.”
Friends of the Appomattox River
far-va.org
“The Friends of the Appomattox River (FAR) was established in 1997 by a dedicated group of volunteers with a vision to make the upper Appomattox an accessible and enjoyable paddling destination.”
Friends of the Lower Appomattox River
folar-va.org
“Friends of the Lower Appomattox River is the only organization dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enjoyment of the lower Appomattox River.”
Rivanna Conservation Alliance
rivannariver.org
“The Rivanna Conservation Alliance (RCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit watershed organization created to provide the community with a set of tools and programs specifically designed to help clean and protect the Rivanna River and its tributaries.”
Rockfish Valley Foundation
rockfishvalley.org
“Our Foundation works hard to preserve the natural, historical, ecological and agricultural resources of the Rockfish Valley. We accomplish this by enriching the lives of our community by supporting the Rockfish Valley Loop Trail system, Spruce Creek Park and the lands associated with them.”
Highland Organizations
Rockbridge Area Conservation Council
rockbridgeconservation.org
“Rockbridge Conservation is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization that was started by a group of concerned citizens in 1976 to protect our natural resources.”
Cowpasture River Preservation Association
cowpastureriver.org
“The CRPA is a citizen-formed, volunteer organization and a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. At present, our strategic objectives include educational and water quality monitoring programs, advocacy, aesthetic values, fellowship and outreach.”
Maury River Alliance
mauryriveralliance.org
“Maury River Alliance—a Rockbridge Conservation initiative—is dedicated to protecting the Maury River and its associated ecosystem. Through ongoing credible monitoring and advocacy, we work to ensure responsible water management practices, promote public awareness, and engage with relevant stakeholders to foster the lasting health, safety and vitality of the Maury—an official Virginia Scenic River.”
Pedlar River Institute
friendsofthepedlar.org
“The Pedlar River Institute is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1997 by Judy Strang, located in western Amherst County, Virginia and locally known as Friends of the Pedlar River.”