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 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
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.
2027 Symposium - Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for the 25th Annual River Restoration Northwest Symposium: February 1–5, 2027. Join us for an inspiring week of knowledge sharing, learning, and time with colleagues and community.
Short Courses: Monday, February 1
3-Day Symposium: Tuesday-Thursday, February 2-4
Field Trip: Friday, February 5
2027 Attendance Options:
In-Person: Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA
Virtual Livestream: Full 3-Day Plenary Sessions
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.
Young Professionals Night – How to Break Into the Environmental Field
RRNW’s Young Professionals Night is an opportunity for college students, recent graduates, young professionals, and experienced environmental professionals to come together, make connections, and talk about what it really takes to build a career in the environmental field. The evening will focus on exploring how professionals got their start, the different paths that led them into environmental stewardship and restoration, and how to gain experience in an industry where even entry-level positions can require previous experience.
Wednesday, September 30
6:00–8:30 PM
All Ages Welcome
