River Management Symposium

Every other year, the River Management Society hosts an international training on topics related to river management and planning. They provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and the vetting of policies and strategies concerning river management, and encourage the formation of networks and partnerships among a broad range of river professionals. Proceedings and other RMS publications are available to members and other participants.

2021 River Management Symposium: From Mountain Creeks to Metro Canals

April 12-15, 2021 

 Registration is open!

Presented by the River Management Society, in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Virginia State Scenic Rivers Program.

RMS welcomes you as a river manager, scientist, planner, legal expert, student, professor or river conservation and recreation advocate to brush up your skills as you grow your network!  Richmond, Virginia (RVA) is our host city, blossoming amidst the excitement of a resurgent James River.  Having suffered decades of untold levels of misuse, the James is redefining the City as its environmental, economic and cultural centerpiece. You will delight in the virtual discovery of RVA's vibrant businesses, innovative programs and exciting events held against a backdrop of our nation's founding history and the majestic James.

This virtual event will take place April 12 - 15, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Pre-symposium workshops will be held April 12. 

Mountain Creeks to Metro Canals Program Themes

Draft Program

Registration fees

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*Early registration continues through February 28, 2021

Connections are more important than ever before.
Consider supporting us and attending as a Symposium sponsor!

We are learning how technology is opening new avenues for learning and sharing! The redesigned 2021 River Management Symposium format offers more opportunities to share your organization's success stories and connect with new professional peers and partners than at any past symposium or conference. Check it out today and email any questions to RMS!

2021 Sponsorship Program

 

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2020 Symposium Events Online!

While the in-person 2020 River Management Symposium is rescheduled for April 12-15, 2021, these special events took place to support current and future river professionals. 

Mountain Creeks to Metro Canals  – Student Research Symposium
Rivers in Your State: Open, Closed or In-Between?

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 Past RMS Symposia

• 2018 River Management "Wild, Scenic and Beyond! "
• 2016 "Rivers and Recreation in a Changing Climate," Boise, Idaho - Program | Proceedings | Follow-up
• 2014 "Managing Rivers in Changing Climes: Training Tomorrow's River Professionals," Denver, CO
• 2012 "From Intimate Creeks to the Infinite Sea North American River Management Symposium," Asheville, NC
• 2010 "Bridging Conservation and Recreation" Portland, OR
• 2008 "Branching Out from the Mainestream" Portland, ME (Program (28 pages - 5.21 MB) Proceedings)
• 2006 "Collaborating in the Current" Sioux City, NE
• 2004 "River Voices, River Choices" Tahoe, CA (Program & Proceedings (28 pages – 0.8 MB))
• 2002 "Incredible Rivers, Incredible Demands" Boise, ID (Program & Proceedings (17 pages – 21 MB))
• 2000 "Blending Art & Science in River Management" Charleston
• 1998 "Rivers: The Final Frontier" Anchorage
• 1996 "Beyond the Banks" Columbus
• 1994 "Rivers without Boundaries" Grand Junction
• 1992 "Rivers for Tomorrow" Portland, OR