River Rally 2026: Scholarships Open Now!
Get Ready for River Rally 2026 in San Antonio, Texas
River Rally is the nation’s largest gathering of river and water leaders working at the intersection of conservation, justice, and community resilience. The conference brings together hundreds of professionals from nonprofits, Tribal nations, government agencies, businesses, and academic institutions to share ideas, spark innovation, and build solutions to today’s most urgent water challenges.
Scholarship applications for the conference are now open! There are limited number of scholarships available to support those with financial barriers. Preference will be given Urban Waters Learning Forum attendees and members of the Urban Waters Learning Network (learn how to join here!). Apply for cover partial registration, full registration, and/or travel assistance here.
River Network has hosted River Rally for decades, bringing the network together for an infusion of learning, inspiration, and celebration. The joyful and deeply moving experience of River Rally combats feelings of isolation, overwhelm, and burnout for network members working at the intersection of water and justice by building knowledge and skills, diversifying perspectives and solutions, recognizing achievements within the network, and strengthening connections.

