River Management Society

Plans and Policies

Strategic Plan

The 2012-2016 Strategic Plan provides programmatic guidance and a bellweather for project development and funds sought to support both ongoing services and key initiatives.

Workplan

Each year our workplan prioritizes and guides our activities. Here's the workplan in place for 2012.

RMS Policy Statements

As a professional organization, the Society can provide expertise and professional opinion on public policy issues dealing with river and watershed management. The Society seeks to influence public policy on river management issues by being the voice of river management professionals. Significant issues include actions which will have widespread impact on any of the following: protection of rivers and watershed values; professional river managers; use and enjoyment of rivers; public perception and support; and financial resources available for rivers and watersheds. Policy statements can be viewed as RMS assessments of the best practices for watershed and river management. Policy statements are drafted by a Public Policy Committee and approved by the Executive Board. RMS does not lobby for or against specific legislation nor does it litigate to ensure adoption of its policies.

Use of a PFD with Attached Knife

Navigability of Waters in Montana

National Wildlife Federation Amicus Brief Supported by RMS

Montana Merits Brief

Federal Employees' Service on Non-Profit Boards

Final Rule - March 6, 2013
Letter to Office of Personnel Management
Letter to Office of Government Ethics