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Each year, the Coalition's Choose Clean Water Conference provides a two-day forum for participants to learn about the most important and up-to-date Chesapeake restoration issues, network with fellow Chesapeake Bay supporters and activists, develop strategies to advance federal, regional and local restoration goals, and learn from successes.

For our next conference, we are excited to gather in Richmond, Virginia, May 24-26, 2022!

The theme for the 2022 conference is Revive. Restore. Reimagine. Gathering for the first in-person Choose Clean Water Conference in three years, we are excited to revive the energy of our Coalition, strengthen our resolve to restore our waterways, and reimagine our movement. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the members of the Coalition have demonstrated remarkable resilience in moving the Bay restoration effort forward despite unprecedented circumstances. This conference seeks to not only reenergize our members by offering some much-needed face-time, but also provide a platform for discovering new tools and resources to meet our clean water goals and a space for reflection and inspiration as we seek to center our work on principles of equity and justice.

More information here.

Each year, the Coalition's Choose Clean Water Conference provides a two-day forum for participants to learn about the most important and up-to-date Chesapeake restoration issues, network with fellow Chesapeake Bay supporters and activists, develop strategies to advance federal, regional and local restoration goals, and learn from successes.

For our next conference, we are excited to gather in Richmond, Virginia, May 24-26, 2022!

The theme for the 2022 conference is Revive. Restore. Reimagine. Gathering for the first in-person Choose Clean Water Conference in three years, we are excited to revive the energy of our Coalition, strengthen our resolve to restore our waterways, and reimagine our movement. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the members of the Coalition have demonstrated remarkable resilience in moving the Bay restoration effort forward despite unprecedented circumstances. This conference seeks to not only reenergize our members by offering some much-needed face-time, but also provide a platform for discovering new tools and resources to meet our clean water goals and a space for reflection and inspiration as we seek to center our work on principles of equity and justice.

More information here.

Each year, the Coalition's Choose Clean Water Conference provides a two-day forum for participants to learn about the most important and up-to-date Chesapeake restoration issues, network with fellow Chesapeake Bay supporters and activists, develop strategies to advance federal, regional and local restoration goals, and learn from successes.

For our next conference, we are excited to gather in Richmond, Virginia, May 24-26, 2022!

The theme for the 2022 conference is Revive. Restore. Reimagine. Gathering for the first in-person Choose Clean Water Conference in three years, we are excited to revive the energy of our Coalition, strengthen our resolve to restore our waterways, and reimagine our movement. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the members of the Coalition have demonstrated remarkable resilience in moving the Bay restoration effort forward despite unprecedented circumstances. This conference seeks to not only reenergize our members by offering some much-needed face-time, but also provide a platform for discovering new tools and resources to meet our clean water goals and a space for reflection and inspiration as we seek to center our work on principles of equity and justice.

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Join the James River Association and their conservation partners to tour a local James River Buffer Program project, hear from partner speakers and enjoy a trip on the James.

Rotating Educational Presentations to include:

• Dr. Bill Trout (Virginia Canals & Navigations Society) will speak on river locks and share local maps and the history of the Batteau.
• Nancy Lilly (Lynchburg Water Resources) will share local water quality initiatives, such as the Bee City initiative.
• Kelly Hitchcock (CVPDC) will provide an overview of regional water quality initiatives.
• Hear from James River Buffer Program participants through interview videos and JRA staff.

Activities: 

• 8:45am: Meet at Riveredge Park
• 9am - 11:30 am Field trip to a living buffer project tour
• Free lunch
• 12-1:00: Rotate around to learn more about your local water quality and conservation initiatives.
• 1-1:30 pm: Hear from batteau historians
• 1:30-3 pm: End the day with an opportunity to ride or paddle along with JRA's very own batteau boat!
• 3:30pm: Optional tour at Virginia Canals and Navigation Society Museum

Registration is free and required for lunch and participation on river trips.

Questions? Anne Marie Roberts amroberts@thejamesriver.org