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James River Association outlines rain‑garden and native‑plant plans for Amherst County libraries; grant funding sought

Amherst County Board of Supervisors · April 7, 2026

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Summary

The James River Association presented concept plans for greening Madison Heights and Amherst libraries — rain gardens, low‑maintenance swales, native plantings and possible permeable pavers — funded through a multi-stage Chesapeake Bay Trust grant process; no county funding was requested at this planning stage.

Rob Cable, representing the James River Association, presented concept designs to the board for greening projects at Madison Heights and Amherst public libraries. The concepts include native plant pollinator gardens, mowable swales to slow and absorb stormwater, added tree cover, outdoor reading and…

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