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
Conversations and collaborations on what’s happening now
around river restoration in the Northwest.
UPDATE:
Recordings of our Invited Speakers from the 2025 Symposium are now available.
Check them out here
Presentations slides here
Call for Abstracts and Sessions
The call for 2026 RRNW Symposium abstracts and sessions is now open!
- New this year, abstracts and sessions will have the same timeline for submission
- Submission start date: June 16, 2025
- Submission deadline: August 22, 2025
Call for Abstracts and Sessions
The call for 2026 RRNW Symposium abstracts and sessions is now open!
- New this year, abstracts and sessions will have the same timeline for submission
- Submission start date: June 16, 2025
- Submission deadline: August 22, 2025
Join a dream team of instructors for a 3-day Beaver short course! You’ll learn about their natural history, find out how to read beaver signs, tour beaver colonies, discuss recolonization, live trapping, and relocation best practices, and get hands-on experience with: assessing site suitability for beaver reintroduction; designing and installing BDAs (Beaver Dam Analogs) and PALs (Post- Assisted Log Structures), and; using various devices that help beavers and people co-exist. Each day will begin with classroom briefings, but will be predominantly field-based. We will also organize informal evening talks by local experts and ‘beaver watches’ to observe the animals at work.
Instructors: Emily Fairfax, Ph.D., Chris Jordan, Ph.D., Colin Thorne, Ph.D., and Alexa Whipple
Dates: October 7-9, 2025
Location: Eco Park Resort, Toutle, Washington
Pricing: $950
Join a dream team of instructors for a 3-day Beaver short course! You’ll learn about their natural history, find out how to read beaver signs, tour beaver colonies, discuss recolonization, live trapping, and relocation best practices, and get hands-on experience with: assessing site suitability for beaver reintroduction; designing and installing BDAs (Beaver Dam Analogs) and PALs (Post- Assisted Log Structures), and; using various devices that help beavers and people co-exist. Each day will begin with classroom briefings, but will be predominantly field-based. We will also organize informal evening talks by local experts and ‘beaver watches’ to observe the animals at work.
Instructors: Emily Fairfax, Ph.D., Chris Jordan, Ph.D., Colin Thorne, Ph.D., and Alexa Whipple
Dates: October 7-9, 2025
Location: Eco Park Resort, Toutle, Washington
Pricing: $950
Fall 2025 Short Course: Foundational Facilitation
Transform your ability to lead impactful meetings and guide collaborative decision-making with this intensive two-day facilitation skills workshop. Whether you’re navigating complex stakeholder discussions, leading project teams, or facilitating public engagement sessions, this training will equip you with immediately applicable tools and techniques. Led by Maggie Chumbley, founder of Lead Groups Better Inc. and an expert in public sector facilitation, participants will master essential facilitation skills while building confidence to handle all kinds of group dynamics. Leave with a robust toolkit of proven strategies ready to elevate your next meeting and gain a reputation for productivity, engagement and navigating tough challenges.
Instructor: Maggie Chumbley
Dates: October 29-30, 2025
Location: Ecotrust Building, Portland, Oregon
Pricing: $640
Fall 2025 Short Course: Foundational Facilitation
Transform your ability to lead impactful meetings and guide collaborative decision-making with this intensive two-day facilitation skills workshop. Whether you’re navigating complex stakeholder discussions, leading project teams, or facilitating public engagement sessions, this training will equip you with immediately applicable tools and techniques. Led by Maggie Chumbley, founder of Lead Groups Better Inc. and an expert in public sector facilitation, participants will master essential facilitation skills while building confidence to handle all kinds of group dynamics. Leave with a robust toolkit of proven strategies ready to elevate your next meeting and gain a reputation for productivity, engagement and navigating tough challenges.
Instructor: Maggie Chumbley
Dates: October 29-30, 2025
Location: Ecotrust Building, Portland, Oregon
Pricing: $640
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)
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)