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Welcome to the website of International Riverfoundation!

We are a leading advocate and catalyst for the protection and restoration of the world’s rivers. We were established in 2003 as an independent not-for-profit organisation in response to the critical state of many of the world’s rivers.

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for Riversymposium

Registrations for the 11th International Riversymposium (1 - 4 September) are now open. Important news: This year, the River-
symposium will be a preparatory meeting for the 5th World Water Forum: Istanbul 2009.

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Riverprize finalists
2008 announced

National Thiess River<em>prize</em> Winner

The 2008 International and National Thiess Riverprize finalists have now been announced. Seven river management groups are now vying for the prestigous award presented at a gala dinner during the International Riversymposium

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Mersey River returns
for 10th anniversary

International Thiess River<em>prize</em> Winner

The inaugural Thiess Riverprize winner - the Mersey Basin Campaign - is returning to the International Riversymposium to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the prestigious award which is funded by the IRF.

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