People

This page is developed as a forum for stakeholders to discuss the various issues and problems related to the study.

Government

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

The Department of Environmental Quality aims to protect and enhance the environment for the benefit of the public. Virginia citizens play an important role in DEQ activities.

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fishing

The mission is:

to manage Virginia's wildlife and inland fish to maintain optimum populations of all species to serve the needs of the Commonwealth;
to provide opportunity for all to enjoy wildlife, inland fish, boating and related outdoor recreation;
to promote safety for persons and property in connection with boating, hunting and fishing.

Also see HERE

James River Ranger District, USDA Forest Service.

The 164,000 acres of the James River Ranger District offer excellent hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, black bear, ruffed grouse, dove, squirrel and rabbit. Lake Moomaw (2500 acres), which is shared with the Warm Springs Ranger District, offers limited Canadian geese and other waterfowl hunting opportunities in addition to excellent bass and trout fishing.

VA Department of Parks and recreation

City of Richmond - James River Park System

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

James River National Wildlife Refuge. Or click HERE

NGO

James River Outdoor Coalition (JROC)

a non-profit organization that supports the James River Park System through donations and volunteer efforts to improve park facilities. JROC also takes an active role in issues that affect the Park System's useage and its natural resources.

The James River Association

The mission of the James River Association is to be guardian of the James River. We provide a voice for the river and take action to promote conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources.

Friends Of The James River Park

Mission is to provide an ongoing source of citizen support for the conservation, enhancement and enjoyment of the James River Parks and their natural and historic environments

James River Advisory Council

The James River Advisory Council (formerly the James River Task Force) serves as a forum for the diverse interests along the James River in Central Virginia and communicates with public officials regarding issues and challenges facing the river and its resources. The Advisory Council's vision is to unite the community by supporting and promoting the James River as a common resource and preserving its health, beauty, heritage, economic vitality and recreational value

Southern Environmental Law Center

Uses the full power of the law to conserve clean water, healthy air, wild lands, and livable communities throughout the Southeast. Garbage Barges on the James River case

Businesses

James River Reeling & Rafting

Come float the historic James River with the Premier Outfitter.

James River Runners

Professional outfitting since 1979. Canoeing, rafting, kayaking, and tubing trips.

Virginia's James River Plantations

Historic plantation sites along the James and its tributaries. For historical information click HERE

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