River Corps Members
Water-skilled AmeriCorps members, ready to serve Colorado’s rivers. Launch your career in watershed conservation with River Corps
Dedicated to Watershed Health in Colorado
River Corps Members are dedicated to improving watershed health through direct watershed monitoring, river restoration implementation, and outreach & engagement
Earn Professional Development Certificates
River Corps offers certificates in Water Quality & Ecology, Hydrology & Watersheds, and River Restoration
How to Apply / Join a Crew: Interested applicants must apply to individual positions when they become available in the Fall. Applicants will go through the screening call & interview process soon after applications close in early Winter.
Term Schedule: Members start in early March and begin cohort-wide training for the first 5 weeks. After training, members begin service with their Host-Site until the end of term in November.
Requirements & Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be over 18 years old, have a valid US Driver’s License, pass a criminal history check, be available to serve for the entirety of the term in a full-time capacity (~40 hours/week), and be located in, or willing to relocate to, the host-site locations (no remote).
Member Experience & Impact
Comprehensive training in watershed science, field techniques, and professional skills
Hands-on experience in hydrology, water quality, GIS, outreach, and restoration
Certificates for Hydrology and Water Quality Monitoring accredited by the State of Colorado
Professional development with mentors and partner organizations
Real-world project work that informs river management and stewardship
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used for student debt or future tuition, upon completion of service
A supportive community of peers and alumni in the water conservation field
River Corps is an AmeriCorps program ran by River Science that places Members at organizations and agencies throughout Colorado to focus on improving the efficiency, efficacy, and scale of river data and management to improved recreation, water resources, and overall resiliency. To thrive in these technical positions, Members receive comprehensive training in data collection, communication, and restoration techniques.
This program is made possible in part through funding support from the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB). CWCB’s investment helps advance locally driven water projects that support Colorado’s water future. We are grateful for CWCB’s partnership and commitment to strengthening water conservation, management, and resilience across the state.
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that engage members in addressing critical community needs. We appreciate AmeriCorps’ support in making this work possible and creating meaningful benefits for the communities we serve.