For the first time in almost 50 years, a new master plan may be in the works for the James River Park System. The Friends of James River Park are raising $250,000 for a 10-year master plan aimed at ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Friends of the James River Park have recently announced a new conservation initiative — the Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP). The NRMP is a document that will serve ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Glenn Youngkin made a stop in the River City this afternoon to commemorate what’s next for Mayo Island — the 15-acre island off South 14th Street. Approval from city ...

RICHMOND, Va. — To the untrained eye, a spring walk along the James River in Richmond might seem idyllic, with nature in full bloom. But for Catherine McGuigan, Invasive Species Management Program ...

RICHMOND, Va. — The James River is expected to draw thousands of visitors seeking recreation during the July 4th holiday weekend, but safety officials are urging caution as water levels rise. Water ...

A new conservation easement will protect Mayo’s Island in the heart of the James River in Richmond from development, allowing the city to move forward with plans to transform the 14.5-acre island into ...