Rushing Rivers Institute
Rushing Rivers Institute, a nonprofit organization based in Amherst, MA, is dedicated to promoting the proper use of science in river management and restoration to ensure healthy river systems for both the environment and communities. The institute addresses critical issues facing freshwater fish species, which are disappearing at alarming rates due to habitat loss and other threats.
Through applied research and engineering solutions that integrate physical and ecological sciences, Rushing Rivers Institute provides public and professional training as well as project review services. The organization collaborates with researchers from universities and research institutions across the country and internationally, and is a primary developer of the MesoHABSIM approach in the USA.
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