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.

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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.

Online Map of Roanoke River State Trail Now Available in National Database

The River Management Society has added the Roanoke River State Trail to the National Rivers Project website, an online map and directory that allows visitors to plan river trips with ease. This national river recreation database now features the trail’s four river sections, 21 access points, and 25 reservable camping platforms nestled in the wilderness of North Carolina’s coastal plain.