How We Work

River Network is the only national organization whose sole purpose is to provide organizational, technical and networking assistance to people working for watershed protection at the local, state and regional levels. Our work is helping build a powerful new watershed protection movement in the United States.

The watershed protection movement is growing – from just a few hundred groups a decade ago to over 6,000 organizations today. All across America, more people than ever before are actively involved in efforts to understand, protect and restore their local rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands and estuaries. They monitor their local waters; determine conditions and trends; identify problems and their sources; and develop effective and creative ways to solve existing problems and prevent new ones.

River Network's job is to help them succeed.

We offer watershed conservationists a wide variety of products, services and support. We help them learn from each other and join forces to build a nationwide movement. We work closely with local watershed protection groups, state river conservation organizations, Native American tribes, schools, businesses and public agencies.

We provide our conservation Partners with information, training, consultation, grants, referrals to other service organizations and networking opportunities, including our annual National River Rally.

River Network's 2005-2008 Strategic Plan outlines our Goals and Strategies over the next three years and beyond. Download a copy here (PDF).