The Rappahannock River, Virginia's third largest, is listed as the sixth most endangered river in the U.S. by American Rivers. Declining groundwater levels and lack of comprehensive water supply ...

Two Centuries Ago, Batteaumen on Virginia’s James River Ended Long Work Days With a Taste of Freedom The James River Batteau Company, an outdoor recreation-meets-historical tour business, has ...

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (7News) — The Rappahannock River has been named one of America’s most endangered rivers of 2025. American Rivers ranked the Virginia river number six on the list, citing ...

Groups of river-loving people packed their batteaus and departed on the eight-day, 120-mile long journey from Lynchburg all the way to Richmond. According to the Virginia Canals and Navigation ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2025 / 03:34 PM EST RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has announced that a portion of the James River will close to shellfish harvesting.

Crater Health District announced July 18 it has lifted a recreational water advisory on part of the iconic Virginia river as well as Gravelly Run creek in Hopewell "effective immediately." This comes ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Parts of the James River Park system closed Monday morning due to dangerously high water levels. The 8News team spoke with Josh Stutz with the Friends of the James River ...