2026 RMS Awards presented at events in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming

River Management Society has four awards recognizing individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to river management and the organization. They are the Outstanding Contribution to River Management Award (Leslie Steen), the Frank Church Wild and Scenic Rivers Award (Hector Santiago), the River Manager of the Year Award (Sheena Pate) and the Outstanding Contribution to the River Management Society Award (Cannon Colegrove). This year the awards were presented at three different events appropriate to the award winners.

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Creating a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect the people and causes you care about, yet fewer than 60% of Americans have one. Whether you've been putting it off or simply haven't gotten around to updating an existing will, this is your nudge to take the next step.

As a River Management Society member, you are welcome to use Life Legacy, an easy-to-use online estate planning platform that helps you create a legally valid will in as little as 20 minutes. There's absolutely no charge for this service.

River Managers seek to “Balance, Ecology, Experience and Access” in Fayetteville

Speakers invited for April 2027 Training Symposium

The River Management Society (RMS) has announced that it is accepting proposals from individuals interested in sharing their expertise and perspectives at the 2027 River Management Symposium April 13–15, 2027, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The event will bring together river professionals, watershed leaders, and outdoor recreation experts from across the country to share knowledge and explore solutions that balance ecology, experience, and access on rivers.

Twenty-two in '26: RMS Celebrates River Studies and Leadership Certificate Recipients

Largest cohort to date completes river-centric university program, launching careers in river science, conservation, and recreation

The River Management Society (RMS) has proudly awarded the River Studies and Leadership Certificate (RSLC) to the greatest number of recipients since the program’s inception in 2015. This year, 22 RSLC recipients celebrate the completion of interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on field experiences, deepening their understanding of river science, policy, recreation, and education.