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An End to Our Fiscal Year
As our fiscal year draws to a close on June 30th, we’re reflecting on a year of significant progress.
June 17, 2025
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As our fiscal year draws to a close on June 30th, we’re reflecting on a year of significant progress.
You might have noticed some work taking place at Dock Street Park. They are using a technique known as solarization to destroy especially heinous invasive plants in that area.
The City’s budget is approved, and we are happy to report that the proposed improvements to the JRPS operations budget and the capital projects in the Park have been approved.
On Monday night, April 14th, Josh went to Council’s regular meeting and was able to talk about funding Mayo Island Park.
We are asking you to reach out to your City Council Members to let them know that you support the JRPS and the proposed $16 million for Mayo Island Park.
The Mayor’s commitment to the James River Park System reflects a shared vision: a vision of a city where nature and urban life coexist in harmony.
Our friend Ryan Abrahamsen runs HowstheJamesRVA and he wanted to share some updates about Hows the James RVA and let you all know about some new partnership opportunities.
The RVA Osprey Cam is officially live for the 2025 season, giving bird lovers, conservationists, and curious onlookers a front-row seat to the fascinating world of ospreys nesting along the James River.
One of the easiest ways to support FOJRP in the Spring is by participating in the Wood River Run on April 26th.
Friends of the James River Park is a private, not-for-profit organization, and is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal EIN (tax ID) number 26-3587880.
Friends of the James River Park
P.O. Box 4453
Richmond, VA 23220
friends@jamesriverpark.org