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.

Explore Careers in River Policy, GIS, Safety & Science – 2025 Webinar Series Registration Open

Curious about how to turn your passion for rivers into a career? Join us for a free four-part webinar series tailored for students and early-career professionals interested in river-related jobs. Each session highlights a distinct career pathway and aligns with one of the core areas of the River Management Society’s River Studies and Leadership Certificate (RSLC): Policy, GIS, River Safety, and Science.

Do you have a will? Is it up to date? RMS invites you to create or update your will, on us.

August is Make-a-Will Month  

Whether you're looking to make a will for the first time or you need to update your will, our new partners at Life Legacy make it easy for you to create a legally valid will in 20 minutes or less. It’s simple, secure, and entirely yours, and there's no charge to you as an RMS member.

RMS Announces 2025 River Studies and Leadership Certificate Recipients

Graduates begin careers in water quality, climate resilience, recreation, and environmental education

The River Management Society (RMS) proudly announces the 2025 recipients of the River Studies and Leadership Certificate (RSLC), a distinctive academic achievement made possible through a partnership with 14 colleges and universities across the United States. This year, 16 students have completed a rigorous combination of interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on field experience in river science, policy, conservation, education, and recreation—equipping them with the skills and insight needed to pursue careers in the study, management and protection of our rivers.