What can I do?

 

Help us Restore Streamside Forests

Whether you are a farmer, suburban homeowner or an apartment dweller in one of our urban cities, you can play an important part in our efforts to take care of our riparian buffers on the James River.

Discover ways you can make a difference below.

Four ways you can help

volunteers

Plant a buffer

Don’t know where to get started? There are programs and resources available.

Technical assistance & funding programs »
Plant guide & selection tool »

Volunteer

The Consortium and its many partners hold volunteer events all year round. You don’t need to be an expert, just willing to help out.

Learn about opportunities »

Donate

By making a donation to the Riparian Action Fund you are helping create healthy streamside ecosystems for clean water in the James River – thank you!

Donate today »

Spread the word!

Learn about our beloved buffers and share that knowledge with your community – invite your neighbors, family and friends to get involved!

Here are some resources to get you started »