Invasive species reach the James River watershed by air, land, and water—and some of the most impactful are hiding below the river’s surface. Join us on February 25 in person at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center or online for a conversation about invasive catfish in the James. Tom Dunlap (James River Association) and Margaret Whitmore (Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources) will explore how introduced blue and flathead catfish have thrived in the river and what their rapid expansion means for native fish and the future of the James.

This program is associated with Richmond Invasive Species Awareness Week (RISAW), a week of programs intended to educate and empower our community to tackle the growing threat posed by invasive species to our local ecosystem.

Please note that participants have the option to attend in-person at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center (2825 Dock Street, Richmond, Virginia) or participate virtually via Zoom.

To register for this program, please complete the form below. If you have any question, please email Tom Dunlap at tdunlap@thejamesriver.org