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RiverRats Program
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JRA and its James Riverkeepers are recruiting the James River’s first line of citizen defense, the RiverRats. This program engages volunteers to patrol the James and its tributaries and to take action to protect and restore the entire watershed. Whether walking a neighborhood stream, kayaking a local river, or boating the wide reaches of the lower James, JRA RiverRats will document potential pollution sources and their effects while also reporting natural patterns in river hydrology and wildlife sightings. A scientific background is not required. Training and equipment will be provided.
RiverRats will be proactive in protecting their river by committing to action projects in their communities. By helping JRA keep watch over our waterways and inspiring their neighbors to choose clean water, RiverRats will play a vital role in protecting and restoring America’s Founding River.
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RiverRats Training:
February 25th, 9am-4pm Training for JRA's RiverRats program, to be held at the Victory Hall Theatre, 401 Valley Street, Scottsville, VA 24590. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please contact Amber Ellis at (804)788-8811 ext 205 or volunteer@jrava.org.
April 28th, 9am-4pm, RiverRats Training
Training for JRA’s RiverRats program, to be held at the Goochland Public Library located at 3075 River Road West, Goochland, VA. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please contact Amber Ellis at (804)788-8811 ext 205 or volunteer@jrava.org
August 18, 9am-4pm, Training for JRA’s RiverRats program, to be held at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester, VA. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please contact Amber Ellis at (804)788-8811 ext 205 or volunteer@jrava.org.
November 10th, 9am-4pm, Training for JRA’s RiverRats program, to be held at the Peninsula Metropolitcan YMCA, 7827 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please contact Amber Ellis at (804)788-8811 ext 205 or volunteer@jrava.org.
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