Greening Virginia's Capitol

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The World's LARGEST Dam Removal: Klamath River PART 1 Embark on an exhilarating visual journey as we unveil the awe-inspiring transformation of the Klamath River over 5 months of meticulous deconstruction of Cop...

How to cure lawn lust in 6 minutes (video)

Let's "green" our yards by reducing lawn! Why? Find out by watching this video.

treehugger.com Addicted to a lush green yard? It’s time to change the paradigm and kick the grass to the curb.

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Sign up for a rain garden workshop to learn how to reduce runoff!

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Glad the sun is out now after all that rain! But before it rains again, think about what you can do to capture some of that , like install a .

Enhance the look of your garden. Reduce water bills. Protect the environment. These are all benefits of collecting rain in a . http://buff.ly/1L9pWxd

Can't believe we did it, but we got all the plants in the ground today and 9th street is looking much more like a green street! Thanks to Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay's staff, Liz Chudoba, Nissa Dean, Anna Mathis, our volunteers, and to all the City of Richmond DPU staff that came out and made this happen today! Attorney General Mark Herring even stopped by for a chat to express his support of green infrastructure!

Well, we can't believe we did it, but thanks to help from volunteers, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay staff (Nissa Dean, Liz Chudoba, Anna Mathis) and City of Richmond DPU staff, we got all the Stormwater planters replanted! 9th Street now looks much more like a green screen!

RCC Meeting Sept 9

Check out this opportunity to learn about native plants. Tonight at 6:30 at Westover Hills Library.

reedycreekcoalition.org Please join us for our next meeting. We will talk more about native plants, learn the importance of local ecotypes and tell you what we know about the plan to restore of a section of Reedy Creek.

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Donate | Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay

Help us continue our work to restore the local rivers and streams that flow to the Bay by making a donation today ! We can't do it without your support!

allianceforthebay.org The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your support will further our work towards collaboration and restoration for the Chesapeake Bay area!

6 Virginia Native Plants with Gorgeous Fall Colors | Plant More Plants

Check out these native plants for ideas!

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Fall is for planting!

JRA would like to thank Governor of Virginia, Terence R. McAuliffe for recognizing October 2014 as Fall is for Planting month! The cool air temperatures reduce water needs because the sun and heat are not stressing the plants. However, the soil stays warm, giving the plants a good environment to establish a healthy root system. They will emerge in the spring as stronger plants that are better able to handle the heat and drier conditions of summer.

$9.8 Million will Reduce Pollution, Improve Water Quality in Chesapeake...

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t.co September 23, 2014 - Ashland, VA – The Chesapeake Bay Program and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) have announced the recipients of...

Bay 101 - Chesapeake Bay Program

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Check out these events for James River Week!

James River Advisory Council has dedicated September 13-20th as James River Week. Join us as we celebrate America's Founding River!

09-04-2014 - Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens - More Love for Native...

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Roofs Are a Potential Solution for Urban Stormwater-management Issues -...

RT@AJCTools: Did you know that roofs are a potential solution for urban stormwater management? From Roofing Magazine: http://t.co/ZchFjNyaqS

t.co Can stormwater management using rooftops in urban areas be the financial solution to our growing urban stormwater problem?

BUBBAs Voting Page | Chesapeake Stormwater Network

Vote for the Best Urban BMP in the Bay!

chesapeakestormwater.net Take a look at all of our first place winners & cast your vote for the Best Urban BMP in the Bay Award at the bottom of this page!

Do you have a BMP? If you have a rain barrel, rain garden, native plant landscaping, or similar, you do!

Day 25 of River Hero Home month - What is a Best Management Practice (BMP)?

Also known as “river-friendly practices,” BMP’s are a series of methods for land use designed to maximize habitat and water quality.

Middle James Roundtable 2014 Annual Meeting: Back to Baysics

Want to catch up on what's going on in the Middle James watershed? Register for the Middle James Roundtable Annual Meeting, to be held May 14th, here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event;jsessionid=6C2DABD38C7D216D5A94F1568523823E.worker_registrant?llr=6m5cyfeab&oeidk=a07e93070gmb0249adf

events.r20.constantcontact.com Attendance is open to any organization, government agency, or citizen who has an interest in the health or well-being of the Middle James River.

http://www.rainbarrelregistry.com/home/

Do you have a rain barrel? Register it here: http://www.rainbarrelregistry.com/home/

rainbarrelregistry.com Join our effort to create a nationwide inventory of rain barrels. Join our effort to create a nationwide inventory of rain barrels!

Chesapeake Business Forum 2014 | Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay

Please join the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay in Richmond on March 27th for a business forum to discuss a unique opportunity for business leaders to come together and share how they can positively impact the environment and contribute to improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers.

For more information or to register now, visit: www.allianceforthebay.org/ChesapeakeBusinessForum

allianceforthebay.org The Chesapeake Business Forum will provide a unique opportunity for business leaders to come together and discuss how they can positively impact the environment and contribute to improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers. Virginia Businesses have recently spoken through their Bluepr...

[Webcast] Homeowner Stormwater Controls | Chesapeake Stormwater Network

Free webcast on installing rain gardens and such on your property.

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chesapeakestormwater.net When? 20 March 2014, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmCost: FREECategories:2014 Webcast SeriesRegister Now!Registration is open and required.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Commercial Property | NRDC

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nrdc.org NRDC: How Commercial Property Investment in Green Infrastructure Creates Value

A Streetcar Named…Green Infrastructure? | Healthy Waters for EPA's Mid-Atlantic Region

http://blog.epa.gov/healthywaters/2014/01/a-streetcar-namedgreen-infrastructure/

blog.epa.gov A 40-degree day wasn’t ideal for an open-air trolley ride. But the sights we witnessed in Virginia’s capital were worth the chill.

Orion Magazine | Audio Slide Show: Next-Gen Water Infrastructure

Cool video on stormwater

orionmagazine.org Orion is a bimonthly, advertising-free magazine devoted to creating a stronger bond between people and nature.

James River Advisory Council : James River Cleanup

jrac-va.org JRAC kicked off the new year with a major change to one of its hallmark events, the James River Regional Cleanup. Since its start years ago, the cleanup has been held on the second Saturday in June. Planners decided to hold the 2013 cleanup on Sept. 14, noting overwhelming support in favor of the da...

James River Advisory Council : It's your river. Enjoy it. Care for it.

Come out on Sept 14th to help clean up the James River. Check out the link for site info and to register!

jrac-va.org The James River Advisory Council serves as a forum for the diverse interests along the James River in Central Virginia and communicates with public officials about issues and challenges facing the river and its resources. JRAC’s vision is to unite the community by supporting and promoting the James…

Connecting the Drops - The Stormwater Report

Connecting the drops! http://ow.ly/mS0aU

stormwater.wef.org Connecting the Drops is a a public outreach campaign courtesy of Vermont's Let it Rain stormwater program involving a rain barrel display, story...