River Restoration Northwest is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization. Our mission is to advance the science and standards of river restoration practice through an interdisciplinary approach.
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Introducing RRNW’s New Lifetime Membership
Join RRNW as a Lifetime Member and secure all the benefits—early symposium registration, event recognition, and voting privileges—with a one-time investment.
Why go Lifetime?
- A lasting legacy of support for river restoration
- No renewals—membership for life
- Stay connected through symposiums, trainings, and mentorships
Be part of RRNW’s future!
Join the RRNW Board!
River Restoration Northwest (RRNW) is seeking energetic, committed new members to join our Board of Directors! If you’re passionate about river restoration and eager to contribute to a dynamic community of practitioners, we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome self-nominations as well as nominations of others who share our mission. If you’re interested, please complete the nomination form by December 1, 2025.
Winter 2026 Short Course: River Sediment Dynamics
In partnership with Portland State University, this short course covers the fluvial processes responsible for erosion, transport, and deposition of sediment within rivers, providing a fundamental understanding of how sediment dynamics drive channel formation, adjustment, and evolution. The course also deals with how sediment dynamics can be investigated and accounted for in the contexts of practical river management and restoration. The aim is to teach students how to select the appropriate sediment analysis and tool for application in different river management and restoration contexts and projects.
Instructors: Colin Thorne, Brian Bledsoe, Steve Winter, Mason Lacy
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays January 6–29, 2026 (2–4pm) and Monday, February 2, 2026 (8am–5pm)
Location: Hybrid – see course schedule for full details
2026 Symposium - Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for the 2026 River Restoration Northwest Symposium: February 2–6, 2026. Join us for an inspiring week of knowledge sharing, learning, and time with colleagues and community.
2026 Attendance Options:
📍 In-Person: Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA
📍 *NEW* Virtual Livestream: Full 3-Day Plenary Sessions (via Zoom Webinar)
Sponsorship Opportunities for 2026
RRNW 2026 Sponsor Registration is now open! Sponsors provide critical support in our efforts to advance the practice and community of river restoration practitioners. Your sponsorship supports RRNW’s work year-round, including the 2026 River Restoration Symposium in February.
Visit our 2026 Sponsorship information page to learn more about new sponsorship levels and benefits. Thank you for your support!
