25th Annual James River Parade of Lights
Join us for the 25th Annual James River Parade of Lights, July 21, 6 p.m. See amazing decorated boats and help collect donations for FeedMore.
Get all the details, including info on viewing locations.
Boaters, this will be one of the largest parades ever, so register now!
Cleanup registration is open
Registration is open for the 19th Annual James River Regional Cleanup, Sept. 8, 2018. Pitch in at one of 17 sites.
Stewards of the River
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2018 Stewards of the River Awards! These awards recognize outstanding community members who make measurable, positive impacts through their roles as leaders, community partners, guardians and spokespersons on behalf of the river, as communicators of the JRAC mission and vision, as storytellers of the James River’s history and as educators who raise public awareness about the river.
- Author and photographer Will Daniel (Historical Values Award)
- Virginia Master Naturalist Daina Henry (Guardian Award)
- James River Association Community Conservation Manager Justin Doyle (Communication Award)
- Chesapeake Bay Foundation Virginia Grassroots Coordinator Blair Blanchette (Education Award)
- City of Hopewell Departments of Stormwater Management and Recreation and Parks (Community Partnership Award)
