JRAC - James River Advisory Council

A Paddler’s Haven

From peaceful flatwater to rolling Class IV rapids, the James offers paddling opportunities for people of all abilities.
Scenic Beauty

Whether you’re fishing, sunbathing or bird watching, you’ll enjoy the scenery on the James.
America’s Founding River

The many historical sites and parks along the James helped establish the river as America’s Founding River.
A Place to Play

Thousands of people — and pets — come each year to enjoy all the James River has to offer.

2018 James River Week

Join the James River Advisory Council for a weeklong celebration of the James September 8-15! Changes due to inclement weather will be updated as we receive them.

2018 James River Regional Cleanup

Thank you to all of the volunteers who collected hundreds of bags of trash during 19th Annual James River Regional Cleanup! More than 650 volunteers collected 402 garbage bags of trash, 235 bags of recyclable materials and 101 tires. Read more.