In October 2001, River Network conducted the first salary survey of its Partner organizations. The online survey sought to provide the river and watershed conservation community with some generalities related to common personnel practices, including salaries, benefits and vacation.

During the summer of 2013, River Network again sought input from river conservation organizations regarding existing salaries and benefits. While there are numerous salary surveys available, this one is the only one of which we are aware that is geared specifically towards our community.

120 organizations participated in the voluntary survey. Because of the sensitive nature of the data, respondents participating in the survey remained anonymous.