Host Sought for National Center for Ecologically Sustainable Water Conservation & Management 

The Instream Flow Council (IFC) and American Fisheries Society (AFS) request statements of interest and qualifications (“RFIQ”) from institutions and organizations (or teams of institutions and organizations) that wish to be considered for hosting a National Center for Ecologically Sustainable Water Conservation & Management (Center) on a long-term basis or serving as a network affiliate. Network affiliates may be located in North America outside of the United States.

The objectives for this Center encompass providing key interdisciplinary leadership, training, research, development, networking, and support functions to empower water stakeholders to achieve ecologically sustainable water conservation and management outcomes. Water stakeholders include entities and individuals participating in or impacted by the interdisciplinary scientific, legal, institutional, and public involvement elements and processes that govern water allocation and use decisions and outcomes.  Overarching socio-economic elements are also integrated.

Link to download RFIQ and related background information, processes, timelines, and instructions to apply online for consideration to serve as the Center Host or a Network Affiliate: 

• https://www.instreamflowcouncil.org/training-center-rfiq/

Links to additional information and future updates related to this Center:

• https://www.instreamflowcouncil.org/
• https://www.instreamflowcouncil.org/training-center/

RFIQ and Technical Web Site Questions can be submitted to: 

• [email protected]  

Please feel free to pass on this information to institutions and organizations that may be interested to apply to serve as the Host or as a Network Affiliate. 

Thank you on behalf of the IFC and AFS.

Jason Persinger, IFC President

Andy Brummond, IFC President-Elect