Want to know the water quality before you head to the river?
James River Watch – They let you know the water quality before you head to the river
Get the latest James River conditions delivered straight to your inbox every Friday this summer. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the James River Watch team shares weekly water quality updates—so you can swim, paddle, and explore with confidence. Know before you go.
They keep weekly updated map
They have a map of testing sites or “river stations” throughout the James River watershed.
Is it safe to swim?
A red circle on the map means our last test showed bacteria levels were above the recommended threshold for swimming. A green circle means bacteria levels were below the threshold.
Want to help? Volunteer to test the water!
Volunteers help us track the health of the James by collecting water samples every Thursday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Want to learn more and sign up for their weekly email? Visit here
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