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.
EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Save the Date – 2027 River Restoration Symposium
Mark your calendars for the 25th Annual River Restoration Symposium, happening February 1–5, 2027!
Join us for an inspiring week of knowledge sharing, learning, and time with colleagues and community. Calls for abstracts and sessions will begin in June — stay tuned!
Schedule
• Join us for the full week! February 1–5, 2027
• Short Courses on Monday, February 1
• 3-Day Plenary Sessions on Tuesday–Thursday, February 2–4
• Field Trip on Friday, February 5
Attendance Options
• In-person: Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA
• Virtual Livestream: Full 3-Day Plenary Sessions
2026 RRNW Symposium Quick Links
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!
In case you missed it! Invited Speakers Recordings from the 2026 Symposium
We thank our 2026 RRNW Symposium invited speakers for bringing fresh perspectives from across the field!
Lydia Burgess-Gamble shared international lessons on nature-based solutions and biodiversity gains. David Skuodas highlighted innovations in urban waterway design that balance engineering and ecology. Emily Fairfax explored how beaver-driven restoration builds climate resilience.
Check out their talk recordings on our RRNW YouTube channel.
Then and Now: 25 Years of Change in River Restoration and the Environmental Movement
This year marks the 25th anniversary of RRNW—a milestone we’ll be highlighting throughout the year in a variety of ways, from storytelling and reflections to community connections that honor where we’ve been and where we’re headed. As we celebrate this moment, it offers a valuable opportunity to look back at how both RRNW and the broader environmental field have evolved over the past quarter century.
