Promote and Enhance River Access, Conservation and Management

The National Park Service intends to award a task agreement under a previously competed or single source justified master cooperative agreement to promote and enhance river access, conservation, and management. The project aims to improve public access to information about river recreation opportunities and develop new techniques for safe, sustainable public access. The recipient, River Management Society, will be responsible for various tasks, including compiling information about recreation opportunities, developing informational and education tools, and providing outreach and technical assistance. The National Park Service will be substantially involved in the project, providing consultation, assistance, and mentoring opportunities. Some key tasks and objectives of the project include: • Improving public access to information about river recreation opportunities through the National River Project • Developing informational and education tools, such as the Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers Toolkit and the River Access Framework Guide • Providing outreach and technical assistance to expand participation by state protected rivers programs and national water trails • Establishing a River Training Center Business Model and training schedule • Providing mentoring opportunities for river conservation professional development interns