River at Risk: The Environmental Health of the James River
Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 — 12:00-1:00 PM
Located at CitySpace, on the downtown mall in Charlottesville
The GVGBC is pleased to welcome Pat Calvert, The Upper James River Keeper for the James River Association who will present on the environmental threats to the James River.
The James River Association (JRA) is kicking off its “Our River at Risk” advocacy campaign throughout the James River basin to bring awareness to potential threats to the James River, a significant source of drinking water for Virginians.
Due to several recent incidents, to include the chemical spill on the Elk River in West Virginia, the coal ash spill on the Dan River in North Carolina and the train derailment and oil spill in Lynchburg, JRA has been researching the issues of crude-by-rail, toxic chemical storage and coal ash in the watershed.
Bill Street, Chief Executive Officer for the James River Association says “Our River at Risk” is designed to inform and engage the public in a conversation about the ongoing threats to the James.
“The James River Association is calling on industry and government to recognize and address the risks that are facing the river in light of the recent toxic incidents in the region. JRA has identified important goals in regards to potential policies to address each issue of concern and is seeking to engage the broader community, government agencies and industry representatives in an effort to achieve the results that are needed to safeguard the James River.”
This luncheon will be held at City Space, 100 5th St. NE, on the Downtown Mall, Charlottesville, VA. Doors open at 11:45 and the Seminar begins at 12:00. Luncheons are open to the public. Lunch is provided, attendance is free for GVGBC members and $10 for non members. Advance registration requested at GVGBC.ORG
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