The James River Advisory Council provides a forum for the diverse interests along the James River in Central Virginia and engages the public about issues and challenges facing the river. JRAC’s vision is a healthy, beautiful, economically vital and accessible James River that is cared for by a diverse and engaged community that acts on its behalf.
JRAC’s membership includes representatives from local jurisdictions, businesses and industry, civic organizations and individuals. By leading discussions about the river, and hosting regional events and programs, the council sets the tone for positive and interactive relationships among partners throughout the region.
2025 James River Regional Cleanup
Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to noon
The James River Regional Cleanup will be held this year on Saturday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-noon. Please review the site descriptions for specific instructions for your site. Consider bringing you’re your own water, work gloves and insect repellent. Supplies vary by site. Please email us. if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the river!
Registration is Closed but walk-up volunteers are welcome!
Safety Guidelines
JRAC encourages you to review the following safety guidelines compiled by our partner, Clean Virginia Waterways, prior to the cleanup.
Interested in collecting data?
This data card provides the opportunity to record litter and specific items collected as you clean along, around, or near the river and in your community. The data collected helps track trends and identify solutions to littering. It’s very easy to complete and submit to Clean VA Waterways.
Stewards of the River Awards
Do you know a person or organization that deserves recognition for their commitment to the James River?
Each spring, the James River Advisory Council presents the Stewards of the River Awards. The Stewards of the River Awards recognizes outstanding community members and organizations that make measurable, positive impacts through their roles as leaders, community partners, guardians and spokespersons on behalf of the river, as communicators of JRAC’s mission and vision, as storytellers of the James River history and as educators who raise public awareness about the river.
Taking Photos?
If you have photos from an attended event, for use on the JRAC website, Facebook page or in print materials email them to Kim Conley.
