Join Us in the Chesapeake Bay Region

Baltimore Regency Hyatt
300 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

May 29-June 1

Baltimore, Maryland will play host to the 10th National River Rally. That's right - we're headed east to the land of crabs, the Babe and the National Aquarium. To a city without a county - a city who proudly lays claims to being host to the first umbrella factory in the U.S. (an honorable industry, especially for conference planners who live in the northwest). And, like the nine River Rallies preceding it, River Rally 2009 is sure to be an event you won't want to miss. This year, we are working on providing:

• A series of intensive, 4-hour workshops on Friday afternoon
• Over 70 additional workshops covering topics of interest to staff, volunteers and board members of river conservation organizations
• Office hours, mentoring sessions and real life, in-person conversations with funders and exhibitors
• The River Heroes Banquet: a memorable and inspirational night of celebrating our own leaders
• Unsurpassed networking opportunities
• River Action Day: American Rivers is organizing a day on The Hill for the river conservation community. Spend Monday learning how to make the most out of your visit and spend Tuesday meeting with your congressional leaders.

But - How Do I GET To River Rally?

River Network staff strongly recommend that you get there safely. While it is not too early to start seeking airline deals (fly into BWI - or a neighboring airport) - those more interested in staying on the ground can now meet others heading the same direction via Pickup Pal. Sign up here for an account and become a member of a growing and dynamic community. It is free to join and to use. PickupPal members can track the number of rides they have given or taken and the number of miles they have traveled via ride sharing and the River Rally can keep track of the amount of carbon emissions we have collectively reduced as a result! Help us help you help the planet!

Rally Ho!