River Management Society

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, 14 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.

New Video Series Offers Bite-Sized Intro to Wild and Scenic River Management

A new video series from the River Management Society (RMS) and the Interagency Wild and Scenic Rivers Coordinating Council provides a clear and concise introduction to managing newly designated wild and scenic rivers.

2025 RMS Award Winners

The River Management Society (RMS) congratulates winners of the 2025 RMS Awards, individuals whose achievements and leadership among river professionals inspire us. Awardees include:

Kevin Colburn: Frank Church Wild and Scenic Rivers Award
Liz Lacy: Frank Church Wild and Scenic Rivers Award
Lelia Mellen: Outstanding Contribution to the River Management Society
Joan Stemler: Outstanding Contribution to River Management

Is your federally-managed river overcrowded, trashed or closed? Share a photo to illustrate the impact of budget cuts on public services.

River managers nationwide are sharing how federal agency re-prioritization will impact their ability to support the safe use of our rivers. In an interactive map, RMS is documenting this information to help shine a light on the importance of our community's work on rivers nationwide. We invite you to share your river data by completing this form. All input will be published anonymously.

Email photos illustrating previous/anticipated visitor use AND/OR current impacts to james(at)river-management.org.

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