From River Management Society:
Latest National Rivers Project Expansion Includes Bureau of Land Management Rivers in Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Idaho
Planning a northwestern river trip is now easier than ever with hundreds of river miles and access points now mapped on the National Rivers Project (NRP) website. The recent additions include boatable reaches managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Idaho.
More than 40,000 boaters use this site annually to search for specific segments or filter by location, difficulty, and recreational opportunities. “We like to think of it as a first-stop shop,” says NRP Coordinator James Major. “With just a basic concept of the type of experience they envision, boaters and anglers can find several ideal trip options. From there, we provide links to partners’ sites to round out their plans.”
The River Management Society, in partnership with river managers nationwide, launched this growing resource to highlight whitewater sections, water trails, and Wild and Scenic Rivers. Each river segment has its own listing with information about accesses, permit requirements, fishing, and camping. All data are vetted by managing agencies, so site visitors can plan their adventures with confidence.
Miles Gurtler, the Recreation and National Conservation Lands Program Lead for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Nevada, hopes this will help put these reaches on boaters’ and anglers’ itineraries and promote their conservation. “Building a vibrant recreation community around these rivers has increased awareness and care for them,” says Gurtler. “People are now actively involved in their preservation, all thanks to the connections they’ve made through recreation.”
The NRP is updated regularly in partnership with managing agencies. Suggested additions may be submitted via the NRP Contact Form.
The River Management Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports professionals who study, protect, and manage North America’s rivers. With the National Rivers Project, RMS empowers tens of thousands of recreationists annually to discover new river sections nationwide. For more information, contact Bekah Price at [email protected]
