Championing river science since 2009

The International Society for River Science is a global society that exists to foster and develop
scholarship in disciplines that contribute to knowledge and wise stewardship of rivers, wetlands and streams. The society has an international reputation as a group of passionate scientists who are a reliable and independent source of information and advice on river science and related environmental issues.

Our society seeks to promote:

  • A basic understanding of the structure (biological, chemical, and physical) and functioning of lotic ecosystems, particularly rivers, through disciplines contributing to the emerging, integrative field of river science; these include, but are not limited to, aquatic and floodplain ecology, civil and environmental engineering, environmental chemistry, environmental policy, fisheries, geographic information systems analysis, geomorphology, hydrology, landscape ecology, mathematical modelling, river conservation and rehabilitation, social sciences and economics, technology applied to river management, and water quality studies.
  • Wise stewardship of our natural resources and informed environmental policy, especially as each relates to streams and rivers;
  • A strong role in the professional development of river scientists, including students and early-career members who wish to be involved in society activities as participants and leaders;
  • Education and training, by encouraging the free exchange of ideas and factual material among academics, industry, teachers, students, and others;
  • Communication among members, using the internet, scientific journals, and symposia

Past Symposia

Since 2009, we have held a biennial symposia, bringing together river researchers and workers from around the world to collaborate and share ideas and approaches in the river science arena.

Immediate Past Executive Committee

  • President: Martin Doyle
  • President-Elect: Melissa Parsons
  • Past-President: Christian Wolter
  • Secretary: Andy Large
  • Treasurer: Mike Delong
  • Web: Roser Casas-Mulet

Previous Presidents

  • Melissa Parsons (2019-20xx)
  • Martin Doyle (2017-2019)
  • Dave Gilvear (2015-2017)
  • Martin Thoms (2013-2015)
  • Geoff Petts (2011-2013)
  • Jim Thorpe (2008-2013)
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