River Rally has gone virtual!  Our engaging and fun virtual program will run for three weeks (May 18 – June 7, 2020). Each week will feature ‘live’ content including plenaries, workshops, discussions, and inspiring reflections from award recipients, along with more informal social opportunities to connect. While this may not be quite the same as our…

River Network is currently accepting proposals for the following funding opportunities. Youth River Education and Recreation Program Grants. The National Park Service and River Network are pleased to announce a grant opportunity to fund projects that develop and/or expand “on-water” education, recreation, and/or cultural preservation programs for youth and young adults. Learn more and apply. Wild…

I’m reaching out to invite you to a virtual event that the Conservation team at Audubon Naturalist Society is hosting called Couch Advocacy 101: How to Be an Environmental Advocate During a Pandemic. This workshop will focus on how to communicate the importance of climate change and nature advocacy during this health crisis, how to explain…

Calling all organizers! How are you adapting your community outreach, organizing and advocacy during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are there challenges and opportunities you want to discuss with other community organizers? Join River Network staff and fellow community organizers for a facilitated conversation to share your stories and experiences with the challenges and opportunities of doing…

Are you looking for a fun way to learn and ease your mind? If so, please join Brenna Goggin, River Network, and Mariah Davis, Choose Clean Water Coalition, for their first ever Podcast Party series! It’s just like a book club, minus the books. Each month, we will choose a podcast to listen to and…

River Rally has gone virtual! River Network’s engaging and fun virtual program will run for three weeks (May 18 – June 7, 2020). Each week will feature ‘live’ content including plenaries, workshops, discussions, and inspiring reflections from award recipients, along with more informal social opportunities to connect. While this may not be quite the same…

Learn How to Turn Upset into Action! Widening the Beltway. Lead in school water pipes. Threats to a park. Contributing to the discussion on a new development coming to your neighborhood. Fighting climate change at the local level. Ensuring that our communities plan for a future of growth and development that respects residents new and…

River Network offers a limited number of scholarships for those who need financial assistance to attend River Rally (May 15-18, 2020, in San Antonio, TX). The application is part of the registration process. To apply, complete your registration online and pay a $20 application fee. Scholarship applications are due Friday, February 28. Read more and apply for a scholarship…

The Trump Administration is proposing to sharply reduce protections for streams, wetlands and other waters as part of the ‘Dirty Water Rule.’ The proposal would roll back longstanding Clean Water Act safeguards by eliminating protection from pollution and destruction of rain-dependent streams, over half of our wetlands, as well as other waters, all of which…

In accordance with ANS’ Strategic Plan and the need to respond to climate change, ANS is hiring three Conservation Advocates: one each for DC, suburban Maryland (Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties), and Northern Virginia. Each Advocate will individually and as a team: Research, coordinate and implement grassroots action and support advocacy on climate resilience, local…