RVA World Fish Migration Day
In our fourth RVA World Fish Migration day celebration we will continue to host a multifaceted day of activities along the James River in Richmond Virginia. Due to the USA holiday weekend of the selected international date (5/25) we will be hosting our local event on May 4, 2024.
The event includes two primary events a festival like setting at Ancarrow’s Landing from 10am – 1pm and a tour of the Boshers Dam fishway 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Though free, you must pre-register for the fishway tour: https://license.gooutdoorsvirginia.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=4221
The event at Ancarrows Landing does not require registration and is great for all ages. Our project partners will have the following activities on-site.
DWR:
Biologists will collect a variety of fish from the James River to display at Ancarrows Landing in a touch tank for participants to get an up close and personal look at species such as migratory shad, herring, eels and Striped Bass as well as resident fish such as bass and catfish.
There will be an opportunity to tour the Boshers Dam vertical slot fishway in the afternoon of May 4th (pre-registration required; please see DWR website for details)
DWR will also have a tent/table display with information about the Department of Wildlife Resources. Free handouts will include fish posters, measuring tapes and stickers for the younger kids.
JRA:
Live freshwater mussels and other information highlight the relationship between mussels and migratory fish
JRPS:
A walk-up fishing program where participants can come up and grab a rod to do some fishing. No need to worry about experience either! If fishing is a new activity for you we will teach you.
RES:
Information on river restoration and dam removal to allow and improve fish migration.
Bug activities for kids and adults alike.
USFWS:
Gyotaku – Making art with fish prints and other activities
Information on migratory fish
Live James River Spinymussel and information
Virginia Outside:
Rappahannock Adventures will assist Va Outside with educational booth and a children’s activity. We will also have a 10-gallon aquarium and aerators for possible fish exhibit.
We will have a small baby pool with plastic fish for super young anglers to explore as well as assist with any Fishing or Backyard Bass Casting activities if needed.
Additional Details
Name of contact person - Kathy Hoverman
Country - United States
Organizer
RES is the country’s largest environmental restoration company. We provide solutions in three main categories of Environmental Mitigation, Stormwater Management & Water Quality, and Climate Adaptation & Flood Resilience. Dam removal and AOP culverts are included in these services to do our part to create free flowing rivers. At RES we find solutions at the watershed scale and one barrier at a time as we achieve our mission of restoring a resilient earth for a modern world.
Venue
The entrance to Ancarrows Landing is 1200 Brander St. Its waaaaay at the end of the road. Yes, it will look like you are going down a sketchy road, but yes, its safe and you are going the right way. We will be set up along the river to the left as you enter the park.
