Bringing people to water.

By land, boat, and lab, Rivers Unlimited engages individuals and organizations directly with their local rivers and streams. Our local streams are every bit the natural resource gems as the raging rivers of the mountains and the rythmic waves of the coastal oceans. Through water quality monitoring, river cleanups, stream restoration, and so much more, volunteers find this same appreciation for our local water resources.

By their very nature, waterways throughout history have demanded to be built around. This has allowed them, by varying degrees, to remain natural and wild spaces.

From students to retirees, from regulators to mayors, we engage people directly with local waterways so they can experience their value for themselves. Healthy rivers make healthy communities, environmentally and economically.        

Connecting stakeholders. RU has a collaborative approach, building strength through partnerships with other non-profits, regulators, educators, and recreators. 

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Stream protection starts at home.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Connect people to their local waterways.
2. Educate residents regarding steps they can take to reduce pulse flows and nutrient loading.
3. Encourage and empower young people to explore careers in science, particularly environmental science.

PLAN: 

1. Show residents the direct connection between rain events and nutrient loading/pulse flows through the data we collect in neighborhood streams as well as large local rivers.
2. Educate residents about the negative impact these excess nutrients and pulse flows have on the river and its wildlife.
3. Empower residents to take practical steps to reduce these negative impacts.
4. Offer students an opportunity for hand-on experience in the lab and field, as well as access to professionals across the science spectrum.

Learn how you can protect our rivers.