"River Rally gives its participants an opportunity to meet with other organizations and environmental stakeholders to highlight challenges and to collectively forge solutions for using and managing our number one resource in the world more sustainably....water!"

"River Rally…that gave me so much energy. Anytime I’m with other people doing this work in other contexts—I think it’s easy to be geographically siloed—we’re in Grand Rapids, and that’s our space. But being with people who are doing this on…similarly small scales but everywhere all at once. It reminds me that we’re all in a watershed, and that watersheds are nested…We’re all connected in that way."

"The networking has been one of the most powerful things that I’ve experienced as a professional in this space. Without it, I don’t think these connections would be made as solidly. The interactions, friendships, and family life of Rally participants is almost unparalleled. I’ve asked about other spaces and conferences where people can connect in this way, producing this kind of family atmosphere, and it just doesn’t exist."

"Thank you very much for the opportunity to attend River Rally! I have attended so many wonderful workshops to expand my knowledge in new areas. Beyond my interest in education and outreach, I have learned about non-profit accounting, fundraising, water quality standards and behavior change. I am also walking away with some new River Rally friends from across the country."

"Thank you so much for making it possible for me to represent little Rhode Island at the River Rally. This is by far the best rivers conference in the world and I bring back knowledge that makes Rhode Island water cleaner!"

"River Rally is the single most educational, inspiring event that I have attended. My sincere gratitude for this incredibly valuable opportunity to learn, network, and celebrate."

"This year was my first time coming to River Rally and it was much more than I expected. Being surrounded by so many peers who are all working for the same goal really puts my work into perspective. I left River Rally completely exhausted, yet motivated and inspired to keep charging forward. I will definitely be returning in the future and encourage anyone with hesitations to cast them to the wind and sign up. River Rally just may change your life..."

"This is the most inspiring conference I’ve ever had the opportunity to attend. I have so many new ideas on engaging my community about watershed issues and become stewards of the long term. Thank you for this opportunity."

"I am so grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this amazing conference. I am so impressed with the energy and education of presenters as well as the flawless organization of the whole weekend."

"Thank you for investing in the future of water in our shared environment, but most importantly, thank you for your investment in my personal and professional development. I am wiser thanks to you."

"Thank you so much for making it possible to be here at River Rally. I’m here for the first time and loving it. I think it’s super important to have people of color be a part of this movement."

"Just as I begin to feel tired and defeated and consider a non-environmental career move, I came to River Rally and heard Monica Lewis-Patrick speak. Thank you for allowing people like me to attend River Rally. Sometimes it takes one to have powerful moment at River Rally to hit the reset button on my motivation. It’s tough out there but that’s why the River Network family is so important."

"Gracias! Thanks for the opportunity to attend River Rally 2019! I gained numerous ideas and best practices that I can’t wait to go back and try in communities in central California where millions of residents don’t have water, have contaminated water, and/or pay hundreds of dollars for water they cannot use."

"This was my first year at River Rally and I gained a lot of useful information, met amazing folks doing similar work to me and, perhaps most importantly renewed my passion! I could not have come without your support, but now that I have been here I know that I cannot miss attending in the future. It is that valuable! Thank you!"