River Network

River Network, doing business as River Watch Network, is a Boulder, Colorado-based non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since 2006, specializing in water resource management, conservation, and environmental sustainability services. As a corporate tax-exempt entity, the organization provides technical assistance, information sharing, and guidance to locally-based organizations working on waterway revitalization, urban forestry, and environmental conservation projects. The organization focuses on enhancing habitat, expanding outdoor recreation opportunities, and strengthening community resilience to environmental challenges.

Through federal contract awards, River Network has primarily worked with the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water and Office of Air and Radiation, delivering conference and event services. These contracts have included sponsorship and meeting services for the annual River Rally Conference, with purchase orders ranging from $15,000 to $30,000. The conferences have been held both in-person and virtually, supporting EPA's environmental objectives. The contract awards have been standard purchase orders without specific set-aside designations, indicating open competition for these services.

River Network has secured substantial federal grant awards, predominantly from the National Park Service and USDA Forest Service, focusing on critical environmental and community resilience initiatives. Notable grant projects include a $12 million Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program cooperative agreement for climate resilience in disadvantaged communities, multiple National Park Service agreements supporting urban waters learning networks and conservation efforts, and a Fish and Wildlife Service grant for stream management planning. The organization has also engaged in sub-grant work with the Institute for Sustainable Communities, providing leadership in community resilience programs and supporting grantmaking activities. These grants, typically structured as cooperative agreements, range from $400,000 to $12 million and focus on environmental conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable resource management.