River Rally Program
Filter the schedule by the following tracks and event types:
Climate Resilient Communities ● Safe Affordable Drinking Water ● Healthy Rivers ● Organizational Development ● Policy & Advocacy ● Science & Climate ● Plenary or Meal ● Reception ● Social Event ● Pre-Conference
This program is subject to change as sessions and speakers are finalized.
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Plenaries at River Rally
Legacy of Justice
Tuesday, May 14, 3:15pm-4:30pm
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation President and CEO Ridgway White will precede the River Network 2024 Legacy Award Honoree, John Echohawk. Mott has supported its hometown of Flint and communities around the world for nearly a century, and the Foundation has provided funding for River Network for 25 of those years. These investments in river, water and justice advocates have left a legacy of progress across the Great Lakes region and beyond. Few people exemplify the spirit of legacy better than John Echohawk. John was selected by River Network’s Board of Directors, inspired by his commitment to justice and stewardship. John has personally touched nearly a third of all Indian water rights cases that have resulted in settlements, each of which were spearheaded by local river, water and justice leaders.
Policy from the Ground Up
Wednesday, May 15, 12:00pm-1:15pm
Sarah Diringer of the Pisces Foundation will moderate a panel discussion that dives deep on priorities, roadblocks and accelerators of policy action led by local leaders. Learn from Ayanna Jolivet Mccloud (Bayou City Waterkeeper) and River Heroes Dennis Mabasa (Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy) and Jill Ryan (Freshwater Future). Speakers will explore their paths to success as well as their advice to funders, agency leaders, and network colleagues.
Navigating Federal Funding: Local Voices, Diverse Solutions
Thursday, May 16, 12:00pm-1:15pm