Schools offer new career pathway for students passionate about rivers

River Management Society welcomes three new schools to its unique certificate program 

The River Management Society (RMS) welcomes Western Colorado University, Eastern Washington University and Fort Lewis College to its growing network of colleges and universities dedicated to preparing the next generation of river managers and stewards. By offering the River Studies and Leadership Certificate (RSLC), these schools now provide students with a new pathway to professional river-focused careers.

Graduates earn River Studies and Leadership Certificate, pursue river management careers

The River Management Society (RMS) has announced the recipients of its 2021 River Studies and Leadership Certificate (RSLC). Certificates have been awarded to Erica Byerley and Lindsay Hansen from Northern Arizona University (NAU) and Tyler Dagliano and Kate Steele from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for completing interdisciplinary coursework and a field-based practicum in river-based science, policy, conservation, education and recreation.

June is National Rivers Month – share your photos by July 1

The RMS Northwest Chapter challenges all RMS members to celebrate National Rivers Month (NRM) with a brief story and photo of your celebration experience. This is a great opportunity to stay connected and learn during this time when our regular RMS group events have been shelved. Your story of a river trip, hike or volunteer activity would be a tribute to the connection we have with clean water, wildlife habitat, recreation, energy and life.

Congratulations to Our 2021 RMS Award Winners

We are honored to recognize these river managers who have made significant contributions to the art and science of river management, and those who best exemplify the spirit and purpose of the organization. Award winners were announced as part of our Mountain Creeks to Metro Canals 2021 River Management Symposium on April 12 and 13, 2021. Thanks to all who nominated these deserving river managers for our 2021 River Management Awards.