Living in Colorado, I am fortunate to experience firsthand the amazing and diverse areas that make up the Intermountain West. Geographically, the region is incredible: high mountain ranges, red rock deserts, and wide open plains all connect with the headwaters of some of the largest and most hardworking rivers in the country. One of the most compelling aspects of this landscape is the connection people and communities have with the land, open spaces, and river sanctuaries surrounding their communities. Read more…
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February Webinar – Building a River’s Identity to Attract New Users
Join us for our monthly webinar series on Tuesday, February 16th at 1 pm ET/11 am MT and learn different ways to create a unique identity for your river and attract new users and advocates in a sustainable way. This 30 minute webinar will be led by Mimi Wagner of Iowa State University.
Watch Today – Effective Stewardship of Supporters Webinar
Did you miss our webinar earlier this week on Effective Stewardship of Supporters? The webinar was recorded and is available here. In January we were joined by Mandy Hughes of American Rivers. She walked us through the importance of actively engaging members of your community and supporters of your organization.
Did you miss our webinar earlier this week on Effective Stewardship of Supporters? The webinar was recorded and is available here. In January we were joined by Mandy Hughes of American Rivers. She walked us through the importance of actively engaging members of your community and supporters of your organization.
Water & Wine – Sustaining the Verde Valley’s Blossoming Industry
Today’s post is by guest blogger Susan Culp, a consultant serving as Verde River Project Coordinator for American Rivers.
Settling on cozy couches in an office building nestled in the well-groomed vineyards and gardens of Page Springs Cellars, I listened to owner and winemaker Eric Glomski tell the story of how he came to run one of the most successful and cutting edge vineyards and wine-making businesses in the Verde Valley. Read more…
Today’s post is by guest blogger Susan Culp, a consultant serving as Verde River Project Coordinator for American Rivers.
Settling on cozy couches in an office building nestled in the well-groomed vineyards and gardens of Page Springs Cellars, I listened to owner and winemaker Eric Glomski tell the story of how he came to run one of the most successful and cutting edge vineyards and wine-making businesses in the Verde Valley. Read more…
January Webinar – Effective Stewardship for Supporters
Join us for our monthly webinar series on Tuesday, January 16th at 1 pm ET/11 am MT as we dive into effective tips and techniques for further refining stewardship of your supporters. Joined by Mandy Hughes of American Rivers, she will help walk us through the importance of actively engaging members of your community and supporters of your organization.
100 Years of the National Park Service
Did you know 2016 is the 100th Anniversary of the National Parks Service? Created 1916, the National Park Service began it’s journey to protect amazing landscapes across the U.S. and promote outdoor recreation for families and kids. Read more…
Did you know 2016 is the 100th Anniversary of the National Parks Service? Created 1916, the National Park Service began it’s journey to protect amazing landscapes across the U.S. and promote outdoor recreation for families and kids. Read more…
Watch Today – Economic Benefits Webinar
Did you miss our webinar earlier this week on Making the Case for the Economic Benefits of Water Trails? This month, we were joined by Natalie Warren Read more…
Did you miss our webinar earlier this week on Making the Case for the Economic Benefits of Water Trails? This month, we were joined by Natalie Warren Read more…
Funding Restored for the Land and Water Conservation Fund!
Success on Capitol Hill! Today, after expiring at the end of September, funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was restored! LWCF has been a staple funding source for communities across the country Read more…
Success on Capitol Hill! Today, after expiring at the end of September, funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was restored! LWCF has been a staple funding source for communities across the country Read more…
Revitalizing Local Economies through River Recreation
This blog is from our partner, Natalie Warren with the St. Croix River Association. She is an avid paddler, explorer and recently presented as a part of our monthly webinar series.
I discovered my love of paddling and the outdoors through exploring wild rivers. Read more…
December Webinar – Making the Economic Case for Water Trails
Join us for our monthly webinar series on Tuesday, December 15th at 1 pm ET/11 am MT as we dive into the economic benefits of river based recreation. Read more…
Join us for our monthly webinar series on Tuesday, December 15th at 1 pm ET/11 am MT as we dive into the economic benefits of river based recreation. Read more…