Peer Groups

River Network peer groups are designed and facilitated to strengthen bonds between groups and leaders, increase knowledge and skills needed to address key issues, create alignment on shared value propositions and, when feasible, help the network take collective action. Become a member of River Network for free today!
Drinking Water Access Exchange
This group was created to share and receive pertinent updates on the fight to halt water shutoffs and restore water access during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now serves as a platform for all working on drinking water access issues to share solutions and collaborate. Frontline groups, advocates and all others interested in staying up-to-date on this issue are invited to join and learn more about what’s being done across the country to end water shutoffs and ensure safe and affordable water for all.
Urban Waters Learning Network
A partnership between River Network and Groundwork USA, the Urban Waters Learning Network serves as a peer-to-peer network of people and organizations that share practical on-the-ground experiences in order to improve urban waterways and revitalize the neighborhoods around them.
Communication Frequency:
Quarterly e-newsletter and ongoing online peer communication system
Staff Contact:
Diana Toledo, Leadership Development Director
Federal Water Policy Update
Stay up-to-date on key federal policy issues and join with other local and statewide water protection groups on monthly Water Policy Update and Exchange calls. Theis mailing list, newsletter, and calls are spaces for NGO clean water advocates.
Communication Frequency:
Monthly email
Staff Contact:
Katherine Baer, Director of Science & Policy
Southeast River Flows Peer Learning Network
The Southeast River Flows Peer Learning Network (Flows Network) is collaborative effort to protect river flows in the southeast.
Communication Frequency:
Monthly email
Staff Contact:
April Ingle, Science & Policy Manager
Colorado River Basin Water Transactions Network
Connect with individuals and organizations who are promoting and supporting water transactions to foster a more sustainable Colorado River.
Communication Frequency:
Varied
Staff Contact:
Nicole Seltzer, Science & Policy Manager
Statewide and Regional Network Leaders
Connect with other leaders and staff of statewide and regional network organizations to discuss the opportunities and challenges of working to protect water at the state and/or regional level.
Communication Frequency:
Quarterly email
Staff Contact:
Brenna Goggin, Leadership Development Manager