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Field studies have a rich history in higher education with effective active learning pedagogy that immerses students in the environment, helping to transform them into the next generation of scientists.

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Meet River Field Studies Scholar, Geographer, Luke Ward!
Meet River Field Studies Scholar, Geographer, Luke Ward!
02/11/2022

Luke Ward is another of our 2022 cohort of River Field Studies Scholars and alum of the recent Rogue River Rendezvous last Fall. As a human geographer trained in the multidisciplinary field of political ecology, Luke understands local instances of environmental change to be rooted to local- reg... Read More


Free showing of "River of Return" and Panel Discussion with River Newe
Free showing of "River of Return" and Panel Discussion with River Newe
02/10/2022

Please join us for a free screening of 'River of Return' and panel featuring @river.newe for RVA Environmental Film Festival  Follow Jessica and Sammy Matsaw, Shoshone-Bannock tribal members and co-founders of River Newe, as they share their story about hope, resilience and resurgence, and... Read More


Rights of Rivers: Understanding an Emerging Policy to Protect Riverine Ecosystems
Rights of Rivers: Understanding an Emerging Policy to Protect Riverine Ecosystems
02/09/2022

Weds - 9 Feb - 9 am PT/12 ET    The U.S. WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS COALTION & INTERNATIONAL DURABLE RIVER PROTECTION COALITION PRESENT:   Rights of Rivers: Understanding an Emerging Policy to Protect Riverine Ecosystems   This webinar featuring (from left) Grant Wilso... Read More


Making Waves Ep. 49 | River guides are science guides
Making Waves Ep. 49 | River guides are science guides
02/07/2022

River guides aren’t just aquatic athletes and tourism specialists. They’re contributors to scientific knowledge, important figures to both western science and traditional indigenous knowledge. Listen in to learn about the connections between river guides, science, and conservation. Peopl... Read More