Justin Doyle

About Justin Doyle

Promoting conservation and responsible stewardship of our natural resources across the James River basin and beyond as the James River Association\'s Director of Community Conservation. Connecting people to the history and natural resources of the James River and its tributaries through outdoor recreation. Knowledgeable in local and regional planning, urban design, economic development, and natural resources issues. Striving to make the Richmond region an equitable and inclusive place to live, work, and play. Currently serving as Chair of Richmond\'s Urban Design Committee.

Experience

1. Director of Community Conservation

   James River Association

   Apr 2013 — Present · Richmond, VA, US

   As Director of Community Conservation, I promote conservation and responsible stewardship of our natural resources and help communities across the James River basin realize the benefits of a healthy James River.Manage capital projects including outdoor recreation, urban stormwater management, and green infrastructure projects.Manage the James River Association\'s River Hero Homes program in collaboration with the organization\'s communications team.Serve on the James River Association\'s advocacy team and advocate for clean water and the creation of riverfront parks and public spaces. Contribute to planning efforts throughout the James River watershed including the Virginia Outdoors Plan, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, James River Heritage Trail, Richmond Riverfront Plan, James River Park System Master Plan and Upper James River Water Trail.Manage the James River Association’s conservation easements and participate in the Chesapeake Conservation Partnership.Contribute to the James River Association’s State of the James report by compiling data for indicators.Manage grants in coordination with the James River Association’s Program Director and Grants Manager.Create informational resources, such as maps and brochures, to promote outdoor recreation on the James River and its tributaries.Currently serving on the James River Advisory Council and Historic Falls of the James Scenic River Advisory Committee.

Education

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  MURP, Urban & Regional Planning

  2008 — 2012

• University of Mary Washington

  BA, Geography

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Cartography
• Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
• Research
• Local Government
• Wildlife Conservation
• Public Spaces
• Outdoor Recreation
• Land Conservation
• Grant Writing
• Volunteer Management
• Habitat Restoration
• Land Use Planning
• Tourism
• Geography
• Project Planning
• Public River Access
• Geoprocessing
• Urban Design
• Public Speaking
• Urban Planning
• Regional Planning
• Gis
• Zoning
• Public Participation
• Economic Development
• Sustainable Development