Save the Date: 2027 River Management Symposium

The River Management Society is excited to announce the 2027 River Management Symposium, happening April 13–15, 2027, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This biennial gathering brings together river professionals from across the country to share solutions, collaborate with peers, and explore best practices for river management and stewardship.

There is only one organization whose mission is to support river professionals. Your contributions make it possible.

Support RMS This Giving Season

While river management has been evolving for decades, today’s river managers face some of the most significant challenges and transitions yet. Agencies and organizations are operating with fewer people and resources as river use continues to grow, and legislated protections face new threats — from shifting policies to the everyday demands of managing rivers with limited capacity. 

River Studies and Leadership Certificate Offered at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMN) has partnered with the River Management Society (RMS) to offer the River Studies and Leadership Certificate (RSLC), offering students an introduction to the multi-disciplinary aspects of careers that employ the study, protection or management of our nation’s rivers.

Annual RMS Member Survey Closes Sep. 19

Our mission is to support you, the professionals who study, protect and manage North America's rivers. Each year, ahead of our annual in-person board meeting, we ask members how we're meeting your needs and how we can do better. Let us know by taking our member survey, which should take about five minutes to complete.