The Instream Flow Council (IFC) and American Fisheries Society (AFS) request statements of interest and qualifications (“RFIQ”) from institutions and organizations (or teams of institutions and organizations) that wish to be considered for hosting a National Center for Ecologically Sustainable Water Conservation & Management (Center) on a long-term basis or serving as a network affiliate. Network affiliates may be located in North America outside of the United States.

The objectives for this Center encompass providing key interdisciplinary leadership, training, research, development, networking, and support functions to empower water stakeholders to achieve ecologically sustainable water conservation and management outcomes. Water stakeholders include entities and individuals participating in or impacted by the interdisciplinary scientific, legal, institutional, and public involvement elements and processes that govern water allocation and use decisions and outcomes.  Overarching socio-economic elements are also integrated.

Link to the RFIQ Notice web site to access the link to download the RFIQ document containing background, information, processes, & timelines, including instructions to apply online for consideration to serve as the Center Host or a Network Affiliate: 

Note: The deadline to submit the online Center Host and Network Affiliates RFIQ application is January 21, 2025.   

A pre-application deadline Q&A Briefing Webinar will be held on, or near Dec. 6, 2024 for potential RFIQ applicants that complete and submit this RFIQ Stage One webinar invite notification request form in advance of the webinar (see full details within the RFIQ document).

https://www.instreamflowcouncil.org/training-center-rfiq/

Other Supplemental Links to additional information, updates & the contact email address for submitting questions related to this Center:

IFC Home Page: https://www.instreamflowcouncil.org/

Center Updates: https://www.instreamflowcouncil.org/training-center/ 

RFIQ & Technical Web Site Questions can be submitted to: : rfiq@h2o-center.org