by Amber Ellis, JRA's Watershed Restoration Associate/Volunteer Coordinator
On Saturday, November 10th, we trained the newest
additions to JRA’s RiverRats group. A total of 11 men and women came out to the
YMCA located near the James River Bridge in Newport News. Most of these folks
are already out on the water regularly and wanted to learn how they can take
their trips to the next level by helping our James Riverkeepers keep an eye on
the James and its tributaries.
The majority of the group was from Newport News and
Williamsburg, but a few came down from Richmond and one even made the trip from
Farmville! Their chosen patrol sections range from the Hatton Ferry to
Scottsville stretch, down to the Chickahominy River, and to Deep Creek in
Newport News. We are excited to have
them aboard and cannot wait to see what they accomplish in the coming year.
JRA is so grateful to our dedicated and knowledgeable
RiverRats crew. They are a core part of our organization and have helped us get
the word out about the importance of a cleaner James River and have taken great
action in their communities.
If you would like to become part of this amazing group of
citizens, JRA will be holding four training sessions in 2013 that include
Richmond on February 9, Williamsburg on April 13, Lynchburg on August 3, and
Richmond on November 9. For more information on the program or to register for
an upcoming training session, please contact Amber Ellis at volunteer@jrava.org.
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