Session 1 of 3 of RMS' Wild and Scenic River Training Series

Session Description

This webinar will provide participants with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the Act, the components of and administrative partners in the system, and the responsibilities of agencies on federally managed rivers, 2(a)(ii) rivers, and Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers.

Learning Objectives
Participants will have the opportunity to review and learn from a multi-part video series developed for new Wild and Scenic Rivers administering agents, covering must-know management responsibilities, with ample time for elaboration and questions.

Speakers

Liz Lacy - Wild and Scenic River Manager and Community Planner, National Park Service, Retired During her 24-year career, Liz provided planning and technical assistance on Wild and Scenic Rivers-related and watershed protection issues. Her expertise focused on Partnership WSRs and their unique circumstances.

N (Taylor) Taylor - Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers Specialist N (Taylor) Taylor retired from the Forest Service in May 2025 as the Wilderness-Wild & Scenic Rivers program manager for the Pacific Northwest Region. She was in the same position for the Eastern Region of the Forest Service before moving to Oregon and spent time on the Rio Grande (Colorado), Custer-Gallatin (Montana), and Humboldt-Toiyabe (Nevada) National Forests working in recreation and natural resources. Because retirement from federal service came much earlier than expected, Taylor has happily stayed engaged with the Society for Wilderness Stewardship, River Management Society and other organizations focusing on community building and training to support people who are engaged in stewardship and management of these unique lands and waters. Before the Forest Service, she was a ski patroller with emphasis on her work as an EMT and SAR dog handler. The constant in her life is a deep love of being outdoors in the high desert and mountains year round with her canine friends (border collie mix Anna is in the photo).

Registration

This series is open to RMS members and non-members. Registration is $15 per session, or free for RMS members. RMS membership is $60 annually at the Individual level. Learn more about the features and benefits of membership and join today on our Membership page or from within the registration form. Register for one, two or three sessions in the form below:

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About RMS' 2026 Wild and Scenic River Training Series

Sessions in this series include:

• April 29: Wild and Scenic Rivers 101 (90 mins.)
• May 6: Section 7 Determinations (60 mins.)
• May 20: Managing Eligible Rivers (60 mins.)

The target audience includes river managers, agency staff, and partners interested in exploring the practical applications of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Instructors will facilitate sessions using Zoom and request that participants come ready with their cameras on and microphones enabled, ready to connect and learn together. Participation in all sessions is requested but not required.

Materials are aligned with the vision of the Interagency Wild & Scenic Rivers Coordinating Council and the Technical Core Competencies for River Management Specialists and Non-Specialists. You can find more WSR training resources on RMS' Wild and Scenic River Resources page or at rivers.gov.