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Northwest

Welcome to the Northwest Chapter of the River Management Society!  Comprised of RMS members from the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming the NW Chapter is the largest RMS chapter averaging 150 members. Our goal is to further the mission of RMS by providing a regional forum for members to network, learn, and expand their knowledge of river management through participation and involvement in NW Chapter activities while also enjoying themselves. The chapter has a diverse membership, representing private, educational and governmental institutions and organizations.

Your chapter officers work hard to represent you and facilitate an active membership. Chapter Bylaws provide direction for the functioning of the NW Chapter.  Chapter accomplishments are many and we hope upcoming activities will interest youJoin RMS now!

Chapter Officers
Any professional member is eligible to run for office; officers serve a 3-year term. Candidates should be informed regarding Chapter Officer Roles and be willing to be an active participant. Contact any Northwest Chapter officer to become involved in local or national RMS activities.

Northwest Chapter Officers (January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014):

 Chapter President: 

Lynette Ripley
1375 SE Wilson Ave., Ste. 100
Bend, OR  97702

tel (541) 389-6541 x 233

Vice President :

Jim Beaupre
Bureau of Land Management
3050 NE 3rd St.
Prineville, OR  97754

tel (541) 416-6776
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Secretary:

Ryan Turner
Bureau of Land Management
1 Butte Drive
Cottonwood, ID  83522

tel (208) 962-3687
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Treasurer

Molly Wainwright
6120 SW Huber Street
Portland, OR 97219

tel (503) 803-1640
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The most recent RMS Journal issue focused on the activities in the Northwestern US was Summer, 2011, Volume 24, No. 2.

2013 Schedule of Events for the RMS-Northwest Chapter

New Members Contest

Could you use a FREE gift card to REI for $100?  From May 1-September 1, 2013, the RMS Northwest Chapter member who is responsible for signing up the most NEW RMS members will receive $100 to REI delivered to them, it is that easy!  Stay tuned in May for more details and start thinking of who you work and play with that would be great candidates to recruit!

2013 River Trips

Mark your calendars for three river trips set just for you in 2013!  There is plenty of time to plan on joining your fellow river runners on one or all three river trips this year.  We will be emailing out the registration forms for each individual trip later this Spring, so think about signing up and bringing along some new river rats to join you and join RMS.

1)   Blackfoot River Trip, Missoula, Montana - Registration is open until June 30, 2013

July 12-14, 2013
Group Size Limit:  8
Contact Person:  Dave Ryan, Missoula, Montana

RMS-Northwest Chapter in cooperation with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has organized a 3 day, 2 night Big Blackfoot River Trip near Missoula, Montana just for you!  Registration is now open for RMS' first (ever!) overnight  trip.  Thanks to Dave Ryan and Chet Crowser, this 40 mile river run is open to a group size of 8 for a screamin' deal,  only $80!  Register now since space is limited! 

Attached are three documents you'll need: Blackfoot River Trip Logistics, Blackfoot River Trip Map and Blackfoot River Trip Registration Form.  Get your river gear ready for the season!  For trip information and payment, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in Missoula at 406-240-4198.

2)   Main Salmon River Trip, Salmon, Idaho

September 13-18, 2013
Corn Creek to Carey Creek - trip will be alongside the Slate Creek Ranger Station River Rangers Patrol
Group Size Limit: 20 people

Here is another GREAT river trip to feed your whitewater boating addiction!!  Your RMS Northwest Chapter gives a HUGE thank you to RMS members Ryan Turner, BLM Idaho, and Jeremy Harris, USFS Idaho, for partnering and organizing this fabulous river run for 6 days on the beautiful Main Salmon River.

For a truly low cost you will join the USFS Slate Creek Rangers on this Class III whitewater river trip through miles of Idaho wilderness.  This is a perfect opportunity to invite new folks to join you on the trip and learn about RMS.

To register, contact Ryan Turner at 208-962-3687 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by August 1, 2013.  See the attached registration form and trip logistics for more information.

Summer is here, so don't miss out on this sweet river run!

Cost:  Approximately $250 per person
Contact Person:  Ryan Turner, Cottonwood, Idaho

3)   Rogue River Trip, Grants Pass, Oregon

October 18-20, 2013 
Wilderness river section, lodge to lodge trip, staying at Black Bar and Paradise Lodges
Group Size Limit:  12 people
Cost:  Approximately $300 per person
Contact Person:  Becky Brown, Grants Pass, Oregon

Time to get your paddles wet!  Stay tuned for more details on the membership drive and sign ups for the river trips in May!