‘Reimagine River Access’ at 2023 River Management Symposium

River Management Society Invites Presenters, Sponsors, Attendees

River professionals are invited to take a deep dive into the physical, economic, and social aspects of river access at the 2023 River Management Society (RMS) Symposium from Feb. 28 - March 2, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. RMS hosts its Symposium every two years and brings together hundreds of river managers, planners, rangers, scientists, stewards, and students to broaden their professional networks and discover solutions to challenges facing our rivers. With opportunities to attend dozens of presentations and discussions, attendees will leave with the knowledge and skills to more confidently navigate issues on their rivers. 

Utah State University, University of Montana Western Offer New Pathway to River Careers

River Management Society partners with institutions to offer River Studies and Leadership Certificate

The River Management Society (RMS) is excited to announce two new partnerships with University Montana Western (UMW) and Utah State University (USU) benefitting students who are passionate about river science, recreation, and conservation. The institutions now offer the River Studies and Leadership Certificate (RSLC) to undergraduate students at UMW and to both undergraduate and graduate students at USU, bringing them one step closer to landing their dream river careers.

2022 Career Prep Discussion Series

From September through November, the RMS River Training Center will host a four-part discussion series to help introduce and prepare students for success in river management careers. We graciously thank the river management professionals who have contributed to planning and who will be sharing their wisdom as panelists!

Certificate Recipients Aim to Make a Splash in Water Conservation, Environmental Justice

River Management Society presents 2022 River Studies and Leadership Certificates

The River Management Society (RMS) recently announced its 2022 River Studies and Leadership Certificate (RSLC) recipients: Virginia Commonwealth University graduate Sensairanay Duty-Stone of Richmond, Virginia, and Colorado Mesa University’s first RSLC recipient Sierra Lucero of Montrose, Colorado. This certificate, unique to RSLC institutions, is awarded upon completion of interdisciplinary coursework and a field-based practicum in river-based science, policy, conservation, education and recreation.