We unite and empower a broad range of people, organizations, businesses, and government—to reach common goals and build strength for clean water and healthy rivers. As a network, we recognize strength in connectivity and seek alignment for collective action.

We solicit, listen to, and respect the contributions of all people with whom we work, and we communicate with others honestly, respectfully, openly, and directly. We approach our work and partnerships with a sense of joy and appreciation.

We commit to high ethical and professional integrity in our work, holding ourselves accountable to each other and to the public. Doing so gives us clarity of approach and pride.

We value human and ecological needs and advocate conservation goals within the context of human health, economic and other community needs, and their connection to healthy rivers and clean water.

We commit to remaining curious and seek opportunities to grow our knowledge. As a learning organization, we continually reflect on what we have learned, and we revise our approaches accordingly.

We welcome, involve, and value all perspectives, voices, styles, and identities, with special attention to racial power dynamics. We foster inclusion by building internal structures and processes that promote a sense of belonging. We encourage inclusion throughout our network by validating the inherent worth and dignity of all people with an expectation of mutual respect.