Recognizing the amplified need for connection and resources during the COVID-19 crisis, River Network transformed River Rally 2020 from a three-day, in-person event to a three-week, virtual experience.

As in previous years, equity, diversity, and inclusion were at the forefront of planning discussions. In 2020, this was led by the Staff EDI Committee, which questioned and pushed River Network on issues of scholarship support, accessibility, and more. We also specifically sought out and prioritized programming related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, making space for and centering these discussions.

While shifting River Rally, our team also developed Pandemic Resources, created space for discussions on addressing water shutoffs during COVID-19, and organized a series of roundtables across other relevant issues for the network.