Resource Institute restores streams, rivers, and wetlands to improve water quality, reduce flood risks, and strengthen rural and working lands.  We partner with local governments, nonprofits, and landowners to deliver practical, community-based solutions that work.

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WHAT DOES RESOURCE INSTITUTE DO?

Resource Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps communities restore streams, rivers, and wetlands.  Our projects improve water quality, reduce flooding, and support working lands. We serve as a trusted partner and funding guide, connecting local governments, nonprofits, and landowners with the resources they need to plan, fund, and complete on-the-ground restoration work. From strategy to implementation, we help projects move forward, on time and on budget.

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Resource Institute doesn’t just talk about….we are about it, and we are transparent about it as well.

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RESOURCE INSTITUTE PROJECTS

Resource Institute works with local partners to deliver stream, river, and wetland restoration projects that improve water quality, reduce flood risk, and support productive land use. Every project is different, but each one delivers real results for people and the land on which they depend.

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EDUCATION

Resource Institute offers hands-on workshops, short courses, and conferences for stream and wetland restoration professionals. Our trainings are practical, field-tested, and open to all experience levels—from novice to advanced.

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In collaboration with universities, researchers, and leading practitioners, we cover topics such as river morphology, stream surveying, biology, classification, delineation, and data interpretation.

We also host the National Stream Restoration Conference, a premier annual gathering for practitioners, scientists, and agency leaders nationwide.

Continuing education units (CEUs) or professional credit are available for most courses.

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DISASTER RECOVERY

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HOW RI IS HELPING THOSE AFFECTED BY DISASTERS

When natural disasters strike, like Hurricane Helene in 2024, Resource Institute helps communities recover and rebuild stronger. We connect local leaders with funding, technical support, and field-proven strategies to reduce flood risks and restore damaged areas. We also maintain a vetted list of recovery resources to support revitalization and implementation after major storm events.