Our Mission Statement:

The vision and goal of the River Resource Trust shall be to assist private and public landowners on Wild & Scenic Rivers to implement the intent and spirit of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 and the 1983 Final River Management Plan of the Skagit River. Activities will include acting as liaison with local, state and federal agencies to achieve the intent and spirit of the 1968 act. Our implementation goals include scientific & biological research, river bank stabilization, fish enhancement projects,and wise infrastructure siting which taken in combination should create and maintain a river system balanced for public recreation, fish and wildlife conservation and renewable resource production. All Funds, whether income of principal, and whether acquired by gift or contribution or otherwise, shall be devoted to said purposes. River Resource Trust is a 501c(3) Charitable Organization.

Our Goals:

Implementation of long-term pro-active river management instead of emergency fixes that can ultimately be detrimental to the river system and its inhabitants.

Honest and frank collaborative dialogue with jurisdictional agencies to establish mutual goals including timely, coordinated and accountable processing of permit applications.

Provide assistance to landowners seeking permits to protect property held by them for generations from future flood damage.

We'd Like to Hear From You

Tell us what you think about this site and how we can make it a more useful resource for you. Let us know if you are interested in volunteering to further the work we are trying to accomplish. You may contact us by using the guest book or by email (see the Guestbook and Contact Us pages).

This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501( c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now enacted or hereafter amended, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that also qualify as Section 501( c )(3) exempt organizations.

Your donation to RRT is tax-deductible.