Richmond region to celebrate World Fish Migration Day in May

An international event to highlight the importance of free-flowing rivers for migratory fish will be recognized in Richmond this May.

World Fish Migration Day is a celebration of the natural world and the importance of biodiversity. The local event, hosted by the James River Association, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Virginia Outdoors and other local partners, will be held on May 4 at Ancarrow’s Landing in Richmond, near Rocketts Landing. It will include a variety of activities for all ages.

“World Fish Migration Day is such a unique event, and I am so happy we continue to bring it to Richmond,” said Kathy Hoverman, senior project manager for participating partner Resource Environmental Solutions and leader of the World Fish Migration Day planning committee. “The event highlights our local major river, the James, the fish that live in it, and the migratory species that need free flowing rivers and upstream passage to live and reproduce. The Atlantic sturgeon and American shad are both iconic eastern USA migratory species that come into the James River but sadly face many challenges to their existence and migration. This event is a great way to learn about these and other fish and their connection to other organisms in the river, and also learn to fish and participate in other activities.”

In addition to a live fish exhibit, attendees will be able to learn about the migration patterns of fish species and how they are influenced by the health of their habitat. The event also will offer a chance to participate in educational activities and learn about the importance of nature conservation.

The event is free and open to the public.

For details, click here or follow the organizers on Facebook.

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