James River Advisory Council

09/02/2025

The James River Regional Cleanup is less than two weeks away. Don't forget to sign up!

https://www.chesterfield.gov/jrac?fbclid=IwY2xjawMkITJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwRUpHWUN5dnZjbHZXQVJwAR5c81ZQLdqE1PQG9S7ePrNL7GryckEeHcOh22HBKAdYUSX8-AcQSXkSzM2HOg_aem_NFIwNdFjPtgWXUgYgFrt-w

08/18/2025

Registration for the 26th Annual James River Regional Cleanup is now open. Find a cleanup spot near you and sign up today! https://www.chesterfield.gov/jrac

08/29/2024

Our Regional Cleanup Chairperson Lorne Field appeared on Virginia This Morning today to promote the 25th anniversary of our signature event. Check it out and register today!

Watch Virginia This Morning each weekday from 9 to 10 a.m. Find the show on Facebook and Instagram at .

07/16/2024

It's our Silver Anniversary!
Help JRAC celebrate the 25th Annual James River Cleanup! Registration is now open. There are multiple locations where you can participate. Join the fun and do your part to keep the James River beautiful. Sign up Today!
https://jrac-va.org/signatureevents/

11/29/2023

Do you know a teen who is passionate about the environment? We're launching a new ambassador program open to high school juniors and seniors — learn more and apply by December 18th at https://keepvirginiabeautiful.org/programs/student-ambassadors-for-virginias-environment-save/

09/09/2023

Thanks to all the awesome volunteers and site leaders that came out for the James River Regional Cleanup today! The preliminary numbers are impressive. There were 11 cleanup sites in 8 localities. 179 volunteers and 14 boats participated, and together they collected: 160 bags of trash and recyclables, 17 tires, a lawn chair, a toilet, an air-conditioner, a Barbie doll (appropriate for this summer) an unopened Easter egg, pictures and picture frames, and numerous car parts and many other weird things. A lot of these things wash in from streets and neighborhoods, so cleaning up the river starts at home too!

09/06/2023

The James River Regional Cleanup is this Saturday! Have a look at three of our cleanup sites. https://jamesriverpark.org/ Ancarrow's Landing, Belle Isle and Pony Pasture are part of the James River Park System in Richmond. Bits of wilderness in the middle of the city. Don't forget to register today! https://jrac-va.org/signatureevents/james-river-cleanup/

09/01/2023

Have a look at two more of our cleanup sites. The Dutch Gap Conservation Area is a great place to launch your boat (motorized or paddle craft) for the cleanup and the Falling Creek Reservoir is great for pedestrians too. Thanks to our partners in the Chesterfield County Environmental Engineering Department and Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation for hosting! https://www.chesterfield.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Dutch-Gap-Conservation-Area-and-Boat-Lan-90

Don't forget to register here! https://jrac-va.org/signatureevents/james-river-cleanup/

08/30/2023

Have a look at another one of our cleanup sites! Tucker Park in Goochland is a great place to walk your dog or put in your kayak after cleaning up the river with us! https://www.goochlandva.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Tucker-Park-at-Maidens-Crossing-8

Don't for get to register here! https://jrac-va.org/signatureevents/james-river-cleanup/

08/29/2023

JRAC members Megan Brown and Lorne Field discuss the James River Regional Cleanup on the Henrico Environmental Action Resource Team Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrrZ2phUrYI Don't forget the cleanup on September 9!

The 24th annual James River Cleanup will take place on Saturday, September 9. We are looking for volunteers to help with this effort. Osborne Park and Boat L...