An increasingly important impact to rivers worldwide: extraction of sand and gravel for construction. This webinar provides insights into the issue from a global context, featuring these speakers and topics:
Luis Roberto Hernandez Angulo & Céline Duwig – Modeling the functioning of the largest urban center of the Altiplano (Bolivia) and the potential role of extractive activities
Dr Vikrant Jain – Hydro-geomorphic impacts of anthropogenic stresses on the Yamuna River, India
Dr Santiago Paul Yépez Figueroa – Linking in-channel mining pressure with geomorphological impacts in the Biobío River: the added value of hyper-temporal nanosatellite and UAV observations
Gabriel Melun – Impacts of Alluvial Mining Activities on Small Rivers in French Guiana
Baptiste Potet – Morphosedimentary Restoration Strategy of the Dordogne River: Contributions from the LIFE Dordogne River Project
The webinar is based at the University of Lyon. It’s free but you need to register in advance at this link: (Note that the webpage lists the time in central European time; in California the webinar time is 8am – 10am.)
FlowWest is looking for a Senior Restoration Engineer to lead design and analysis for river, floodplain, wetland, habitat, and fish‑passage projects across California. If you thrive at the intersection of engineering, ecology, and impact, this is your chance to make a measurable difference for watersheds and communities.
What You’ll Do
Lead engineering design for river and habitat restoration projects
Drive technical analysis for hydraulic structures, channels, and fish passage
Guide junior staff in Civil 3D design, surfaces, drawings, and quantities
Manage projects, budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary coordination
Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and partners to deliver resilient solutions
What We’re Looking For
Registered Civil Engineer (CA)
10–15 years in public works or consulting
5+ years leading river or habitat restoration design in CA or the PNW
Strong Civil 3D skills and experience mentoring junior designers
Proven project management and collaborative communication
Bonus Skills
BS/MS in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field
Experience with:
Construction plans, specs, estimates, and technical reports
Scopes, schedules, and budget management
HEC‑RAS or similar hydraulic modeling
Fish passage or stream restoration design
Client engagement and team leadership
Why FlowWest
Mission‑driven work restoring rivers and ecosystems
Supportive, collaborative culture
Professional development opportunities
Competitive compensation and benefits
Remote‑friendly, with preference for candidates within driving distance of our Oakland office (Pacific Time Zone candidates also considered)
If you’re passionate about water resources engineering and want your work to matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Firm Description: Since 1984, Inter-Fluve has been a leading water resources science and engineering firm specializing in river restoration. We have worked across the United States and internationally on projects that include dam removal, aquatic habitat restoration, wetlands assessment, floodplain restoration, watershed analysis, estuary restoration, and other water-related projects. Our dedicated team of self-starting professionals share their passion for nature through their service to our Earth. We apply a broad range of science and engineering skills to investigate and design restoration, enhancement, and recovery solutions for degraded riverine, wetland, estuarine and lake environments. Throughout our history, our company’s focus has always been to collaborate, explore, question, and advance our craft. Visit our website to learn more about our story at www.interfluve.com.
Internship Position Title: Ecological Restoration Design Intern Goal of the Internship Program: To provide hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of river and wetland restoration practitioners.
Position Overview This internship program provides opportunities for hands-on experience in river and wetland restoration design for students or recent graduates. The program provides a range of potential opportunities, such as learning science and engineering methods from practitioners; meeting local, state, and federal project partners; conducting fieldwork; and observing project implementation. Inter-Fluve supports increasing diversity and inclusion in the river restoration design profession. We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for this position. This internship may include fieldwork, data analysis, topical research, technical writing, and engagement with clients, subcontractors, project partners, and stakeholders. While the intern will be asked to assist with a range of tasks associated with Inter-Fluve projects, there may also be the opportunity to complete a research project that is aligned with the interests of the intern and Inter-Fluve. The intern will be expected to work closely with their direct supervisor, collaborate with other staff as appropriate, and advance their work tasks and/or selected research project to completion.
Preferred Qualifications
Rising college senior or recent college graduate (within 2 years of graduation)
College major within the STEM fields
We encourage all who are interested, even if they do not feel they meet these qualifications to apply. The table below presents a sampling of skills that will be useful in the internship.
Field data collection Excel data analysis GIS mapping and analysis CAD drafting Conceptual drawings Technical writing
PowerPoint presentations Independently motivated, curious Works well in small groups Attention to detail Verbal communication with project partners, clients, community members
We do not expect the applicant to bring all of these skills to the internship and we anticipate there are many other valuable skills not listed that the applicants will bring. If you are interested in the position, but are concerned you may not have enough of the skills listed, please reach out so we can discuss.
2026 Internship Details Location: Hood River, OR; Cambridge, MA; or Damariscotta, ME Duration: 8-10 weeks, beginning in June or July 2026 Work Schedule: Up to 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Work site will likely include office and field with optional overnight travel. While this position is hybrid (with at least three days per week in person expected), we find that interns get the most benefit from being in person as much as possible. Pay Rate: $23/hour
Additional Information:
All travel expenses to field work locations will be covered included gas, transportation, hotel, food, etc.
Equipment: necessary equipment such as a laptop, waders for fieldwork, field vests, and other
equipment needed to complete the tasks requested will be provided.
Driver’s license and car are not required, though possessing them will be convenient for the intern.
Mentorship & Employment Opportunities:
Inter-Fluve will provide a mentor during the internship.
Inter-Fluve may consider hiring the intern following completion of the program if an opening is available and the candidate meets the job description. As with any open position, the intern will be considered along with other applicants; completing the internship does not guarantee a job opportunity following the internship.
Inter-Fluve supports increasing diversity and inclusion in the river restoration design profession. Inter-Fluve is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
To apply, please submit a Resume & Cover Letter via email to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through February 2026 with interviews conducted in March 2026.
The Yurok Tribe has a job opening for a fluvial geomorphologist within the Tribe’s Technical Services Program (TSP).
The position involves a wide range of activities associated with stream rehabilitation design, project implementation, monitoring, analysis, reporting, and field data collection associated with large-scale stream and habitat restoration projects throughout northern California and Oregon, with major focus on the Klamath River basin. The optimal candidate will be an early-career professional with a graduate degree.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) Urban Watershed Planning Division is recruiting multiple intern positions to work in our green infrastructure group beginning in summer 2026. The Urban Watershed Planning Division develops long-range plans, policies, programs, and standards using an integrated watershed planning approach to optimize the performance and resiliency of San Francisco’s sewer system using green infrastructure. This internship may involve a range of duties and will depend on the skills and experience of the selected candidate(s). Potential duties include community outreach and engagement, supporting administration of the San Francisco Stormwater Management Ordinance, supporting planning of capital green infrastructure projects, detailed design review of proposed projects, supporting the implementation of green stormwater infrastructure financial incentive programs, and/or supporting flood resilience programs.
Applicants must be in an accredited Engineering · Architecture · Planning · Landscape Architecture · Computer Science/Information Services Program · Mathematics · Biology · Natural Resources · Electronics program at a university or a related field at a community college. An applicant must be returning to their undergraduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in the Fall 2026. For students that have graduated, an applicant can be appointed to begin work within 6 months after graduation. Please refer to the How to Qualify in the job announcement for more information.
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to specify your interest in the Urban Watershed Planning position in the Message to Hiring Manager section of the application.
US Bureau of Reclamation Internships at Technical Service Center, Denver
Opportunities to work in various aspects of rivers, water management, and restoration, based in the Bureau’s center for research and innovation in Denver. Best of all, after having done an internship you have a leg up when applying to permanent positions. The TSC has led studies on some of the most exciting river issues of our time, such as the Elwha and Klamath Dam Removals, and Trinity River Restoration Program.
Applications open through Jan 7, 2026. See link for details.
The 21st annual Berkeley River Restoration Symposium took place on Saturday 13 December, in the Bauer Wurster Hall auditorium, 9am – 3pm. Mark Bransom, CEO of the Klamath River Renewal Corporation, presented a keynote talk on the history and current status of the largest dam removal in the US, followed by presentations of research by graduate students on diverse topics such as wildfire effects on channel form of creeks within Yosemite Park, effects of meadow restoration on hydrology, riparian restoration on Tuolumne River, methyl mercury exposure from fish in Clear Lake, San Francisco’s Islais Ck, vegetation in the Los Angeles River, ancient channels of Iraq, and restoring for salmonids on Sausal, Lagunitas and Putah Creeks.
This past August, around 40 students and instructors gathered at the Sagehen field station outside Truckee, CA for the Riverlab’s annual Geomorphic and Ecological Fundamentals of River & Stream Restoration Short Course. Throughout the five day course, participants engaged in stimulating discussion, collaborated on problem solving, visited several restoration sites in the Lake Tahoe area, and gained hands-on experience in river restoration methods. Instructors included experts from the field, including Matt Kondolf (UC Berkeley), Peter Wilcock (Utah State), Mike Limm (Cañada College), Scott McBain (Applied River Sciences), Mark Tompkins (FlowWest), Dave Shaw (Balance Hydrologics), among others.
Throughout the week, Sagehenners bonded over good food, shared interests, and the beautiful Tahoe scenery. Excitement from the week included a bear sighting and a guitar sing-along to close out the week. We look forward to another engaging course next summer!
Field trip to Upper Truckee River at Johnson MeadowStudents listen to Chris Sega (The Nature Conservancy) introduce the Mustang Ranch project.Students learn from Dave Shaw of Balance Hydrologics and observe the grade control riffle and the downstream extent of the Lower Perazzo Meadowsproject.
GEOMORPHIC & ECOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF RIVER & STREAM RESTORATION COURSE will continue to be offered August 17-21, 2026. Registration opens January 2026.
This five-day shortcourse on river restoration is based at Sagehen Creek Field Station, which combines a beautiful natural setting with excellent research facilities, such as an outdoor classroom, a stream table to demonstrate channel adjustments, an on-site laboratory, and Sagehen Creek, with its rich history of research in fluvial geomorphology and ecology. Instructors and speakers are drawn from multiple disciplines and both research and practice.
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