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Posted March 4, 2019
Wedinar: Dirty Water Rule – Clean Water Act Under Attack (3/6 @ 1:30 EST)
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…
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Posted February 6, 2019
River Rally 2019 – Registration Open & Scholarships Available!
Hosted annually by River Network, River Rally provides an inspiring and energy-infused touchpoint for nonprofit groups from across the U.S. and beyond, as well as for agency and foundation representatives, industry innovators, philanthropists, academics, students, and community leaders. It includes over 70 learning opportunities, an awards ceremony, novel social events, and access to thought leaders…
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Posted October 10, 2018
River Rally 2019 – Call for Proposals Deadline Extended
New Proposal Deadline: October 31st We hear you! We’ve been busy, too. That’s why we’re extending the deadline for River Rally 2019 Workshop proposals to Wednesday, October 31st. Workshop Proposal Guidelines: Presenters are invited to submit up to two workshop proposals, but each proposal must be submitted individually. You may have up to three co-presenters…
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Posted October 10, 2018
Nominate a River Hero!
River Network is accepting nominations for 2019 River Heroes from October 1st to November 10, 2018. Up to five awardees will be acknowledged on June 22, 2019 at River Rally. River Network created the River Heroes Award in 2001 to recognize and celebrate individuals whose efforts to protect and restore their local rivers and waters…
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Posted October 3, 2018
Webinar: Developing Effective Organizations – Building Strong Boards to Lead Strong Organizations
Have you ever had a very committed Board and all your programs set, yet feel something is off and the internal effectiveness of the organization is just not there? Our experience tells us that even the most engaged Board members need some clarity and direction to ensure their contributions are worthwhile. In this webinar we…
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Posted September 6, 2018
Free Webinar – Communicating the State of Your River: Basin Report Cards and the Swim Guide
This webinar will present two different approaches to clearly communicate the state of your river and basin with various stakeholders including recreational users. River basin report cards can describe the health and state of waterways to the public and local officials. A new guide for practitioners looking to develop report cards will be discussed, along…
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Posted September 6, 2018
Free Webinar – Water Trails 101: Get on the Right Course and Learn the Secrets to Success!
For communities across the country, water trails are a flexible and responsive tool for promoting a healthy economy and a high quality of life while preserving our natural and cultural heritage along our waterways. Join the National Water Trails Learning Network to step through the phases of water trail development, discuss the challenges and successes…
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Posted July 12, 2018
River Rally 2019 – Call for Proposals
River Rally 2019 | Cleveland, OH | June 21-24 2019 River Rally, hosted annually by River Network, is a national conference for river and water champions. Unique in its focus on providing practical education, inspiring courage, and celebrating achievements, River Rally brings together hundreds of people from across the United States and the world who…
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Posted June 12, 2018
Free Webinar: Creating Partnerships to Promote Citizen Science and Advocacy
Many organizations in urban waters settings are working on similar initiatives to restore and protect water resources. An abundance of water quality data is collected and reported on independent websites, with data and information used to advocate for meaningful environmental changes. Sharing information and combining strengths of different organizations can create more complete and meaningful…
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Posted March 19, 2018
Funding/Learning Opportunity for Safe & Affordable Drinking Water (due 3/26)
River Network and Groundwork USA are launching the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Peer Learning Cohort, an initiative to support the pursuit of policies and practices that communities can use to effectively engage a broad range of stakeholders and secure safe, clean and affordable drinking water. This 15-month program aims to: equip organizations with the…
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Posted February 7, 2018
EPA’s Green Infrastructure Modeling Toolkit for Stormwater Management (Webinar)
Green infrastructure (e.g., rain gardens, green roofs, porous pavement, cisterns) is becoming an increasingly attractive way to recharge aquifers and reduce the amount of stormwater runoff that flows, untreated, into wastewater treatment plants or waterbodies. It provides many environmental, social, and economic benefits that promote urban livability, such as improved surface water quality, water conservation,…
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Posted February 7, 2018
Building Your Membership and Sustained Giving Programs (Premium Webinar: Fundraising Essentials for Success)
River Network’s final Fundraising Essentials series webinar will focus on helping you build your membership and sustained giving programs. We will discuss the benefits and challenges of both types of giving and highlight best practices to help you launch and grow your programs. Note: This premium webinar series is a FREE benefit available to current…
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Posted February 7, 2018
Advocacy vs. Organizing in Your Community as a 501c3 (Premium Webinar)
In today’s charged political landscape, public demand for transparency and accountability means more individuals and organizations are motivated to engage in the environmental decision-making process for activities such as zoning proposals, development projects, extractive practices, local ordinances, resource management, and land development. More people are attending and participating in town hall meetings and public hearings,…
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Posted February 7, 2018
Fixing our Broken Water Cycle: A Conversation with Authors Sandra Postel and Abbie Landis
Join Island Press authors Sandra Postel and Abbie Gascho Landis for a discussion on February 12 at 1:00PM EST regarding the health of our water cycle and how we can recognize and address human impact on water’s natural rhythms. Sandra and Abbie will discuss their recent publications, Replenish: The Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity…
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Posted January 8, 2018
River Rally 2018 – Registration Now Open!
Hosted by River Network | April 29 – May 2, 2018 | Olympic Valley, California River Rally is a national conference for river and water champions. Unique in its focus on providing practical education, inspiring courage, and celebrating achievements, River Rally brings together hundreds of people from across the United States and the world who care about…
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Posted December 20, 2017
Business for Water Stewardship Project Bank – Potential Funding Available for Restoration Projects!
Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) and River Network have teamed up to offer the Business for Water Stewardship Project Bank (BWS Project Bank), a new online clearinghouse to support growing corporate interest in projects that restore river flows and recharge ground water, and to expand funding opportunities for dues-paying River Network member organizations and their river…
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Posted October 23, 2017
River Network Announces Fundraising Essentials for Success Webinar Series
Fundraising Essentials for Success Webinar Series from River Network (November 2017 — March 2018) Is your organization too reliant on one or two sources of funding? Does fundraising rely too heavily on one person in your organization? Do you have untapped fundraising potential or unrealized donations? Is your Board underutilized or not yet fully engaged…