Northeastern State University offers new pathway to river-based careers

Students passionate about river science, recreation and conservation at Northeastern State University are one step closer to landing their dream river careers.

Steve DiCicco receives 2022 NW Chapter River Ranger Award

We are excited to announce that Steve DiCicco has been chosen as the recipient of the first RMS NW Chapter River Ranger Award in 2022! Steve DiCicco is an amazing boatman with over 20 years of boating skills and has been working as a river ranger for the past six years on the Wild & Scenic lower Rogue River system with the Rogue River – Siskiyou Forest Service, which also includes some oversight of the W&S Illinois and Chetco Rivers. He has worked alongside BLM Rogue River Ranger crew members and this season he’s been a one-man show for the Forest Service on the lower Rogue River. 

Examples of Durable Freshwater Protection Capacity-Building Efforts Catalogued in New Global Database

The River Management Society (RMS) is proud to share its recently completed landscape analysis cataloguing freshwater protection capacity-building resources for river and watershed managers and advocates around the world. This first-of-its kind database was prepared with tremendous support and input from members of the Durable Rivers Protection Coalition (DRPC) and was prepared with direction from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) on behalf of the DRPC.

‘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.