The Falls of the James Group Sierra Club is tied to the James River Park System and the communities and the issues that border our river. Through the efforts of the Greenway Coalition, the Richmond City Council has voted for Conservation Easement protection for the entire JRPS--details are being negotiated. We hope they will extend this protection to the remainder of Richmond s parks such as the Oregon Hill River Park.
Had this protection been in place September 01, the celebration of the river held to prevent Dominion Virginia Power from building an 180 foot tower and Trading Center in front of the park could perhaps have been prevented. The Oregon Hill community lies beside the famous Hollywood Cemetery where presidents and dignitaries of Richmond are buried. The Hollywood Rapids at the falls below the hill as well as the entire Park's System offer all manner of recreation and nature for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
