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
2026 RRNW Symposium Quick Links
2027 Call for Abstracts and Sessions
The call for 2027 Symposium Abstracts and Sessions is now open! Submission deadline is August 21, 2026.
This year’s themes include:
Project Failures: Lessons Learned
Creative Funding Sources & Solutions
Estuary Restoration
Water Management and Irrigation as a Restoration Tool
Restoration under Invasion: Adapting to Invasive Species
Restoration for Risk Management: Wildfire & Flood Risk
2027 Call for Internship Applications
The call for 2027 Symposium Student Internship applications is now open!
The application deadline is September 11, 2026.
2027 Call for Scholarship Applications
The call for 2027 Symposium Klingeman Professional Scholarship applications is now open!
The application deadline is September 11, 2026.
Fall 2026 Short Courses
This fall, RRNW is offering two dynamic short courses designed to build practical skills and deepen field knowledge.
- Virtual Facilitation Skills for River Restoration Professionals
- Living Better with Beavers: Effective Coexistence Strategies & How to Apply Them
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.
