Top Story state of the james Report: James River is healthier but actions still necessary Justin Faulconer Oct 28, 2023 Oct 28, 2023 0 1 of 2 The public canoe launch in the James River on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Paige Dingler, The News & Advance The James River under the 5th Street Bridge on August 9, 2023. Paige Dingler, The News & Advance file Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Justin Faulconer kAm%96 y2>6D #:G6C pDD@4:2E:@?’D $E2E6 @7 E96 y2>6D #6A@CE C6=62D65 %9FCD52J C67=64ED 2 “q” 8C256 7@C E96 C:G6C[ 2? :>AC@G6>6?E 7C@> :ED 72:=:?8 962=E9 564256D 28@[ E96 ?@?AC@7:E D2JD]k^AmkAm“(9:=6 AC@8C6DD 92D D=@H65 :? 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Virginia students spread awareness about protecting James River In February 7th grade life science students in public schools across the James River watershed took part in public service announcements (PSAs…
Report: James River gets a B- grade in river health, 'greater urgency' needed The overall health of the James River is at a grade of B-minus and a score of 61%, a drop of two percentage points since 2019, according to th…
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