Preserving the James River
The James River Advisory Council (formerly the James River Task Force) serves as a forum for the diverse interests along the James River in Central Virginia and communicates with public officials regarding issues and challenges facing the river and its resources. The Advisory Council's vision is to unite the community by supporting and promoting the James River as a common resource and preserving its health, beauty, heritage, economic vitality and recreational value.
In March 1993, a resolution was adopted at the first Regional Summit by area localities, to create the James River Task Force to study the development of the James River as a regional tourist attraction. In May 1999, the Task Force transitioned to the James River Advisory Council. The Advisory Council’s vision is to unite the community by supporting and promoting the James River as a common resource and preserving its health, beauty, heritage, economic vitality and recreational value.
The Advisory Council has a membership of over sixty members including representatives from eight local jurisdictions -- including the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan and the city of Richmond -- local businesses and industries, civic organizations and citizens. The Advisory Council leads regional river groups and sets the tone for positive and interactive relationships among various organizations.
The James River Advisory Council sponsors the James River Parade of Lights in December, James River Days during the summer, and the James River Regional Clean Up in June. The co-chairs of the council are Carson Tucker, Powhatan County Board of Supervisors, George Bruner, Bruner & Associates and Richmond Power Squadron.
