From Councilperson Parker Agelasto’s FaceBook page: Richmond VA Parks and Recreation’s James River Park System (JRPS) Adopts Leave No Trace Principles Beginning in 2018, the JRPS became a “Leave No Trace Parks and Municipalities Partner.” This initiative marks a big … Continue reading
From FaceBook event page: A Joint Event with the support of the Central Virginia Section of the American Society of Mechanial Enginners (ASME); the American Society of Metals (ASM), the Richmond Joint Engineers Council (RJEC), and the Penninsula Engineers Council … Continue reading
From the press release: On Saturday, July 16, Richmonders will once again take to the James River for the 6th Annual James River Splash & Dash, presented by Swedish Match and sponsored by Riverside Outfitters. The event, a fundraiser for … Continue reading
From the Times Dispatch article: Richmond firefighters found the body of Ronda M. Moss, 48, of the 600 block of Robcurn Drive in Henrico, about 2 p.m. Monday near the Mayo Bridge, police said. On Sunday, witnesses told police they … Continue reading
This morning some people were surprised by this headline in the Times Dispatch: “Application filed for hydroelectric project at Bosher’s Dam”. If they had attended the author’s talk earlier this week, they might not have been. Tredegar Iron Works and … Continue reading
From FaceBook event page: Dominion is planning on dumping MILLIONS of gallons of highly toxic coal ash wastewater PER DAY into Virginia’s waterways, including our James River. More from WTVR news coverage on a previous protest: The State Water Control … Continue reading
James River Park System Belle Isle Hike Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tredegar Parking Area (300 Tredegar Street) Meet at Tredegar Parking Area. We’ll cross over to Belle Isle and explore the rich history of the island. … Continue reading
James River Park System PSA – Pick up Your Trash! from Max Posner on Vimeo. A message from James River Park System Superintendent, Nathan Burrell on the importance of picking up the trash you bring into the JRPS. Please pack … Continue reading
“Why Richmond Why?!?” column in Times Dispatch mentions parking concerns along riverfront: “Burrell said that while we all love the James River Park, there are times of the year where the park may be reaching its “carrying capacity.” I’ve spent … Continue reading
It’s not free to attend, but there is a meeting this Wednesday by the Urban Land Institute that is focusing on riverfront connections. How should Richmond take advantage of the opportunities that the James River offers? What types of infrastructure … Continue reading