Articles

Headwaters Magazine is accepting unpaid submissions of articles that speak to the six areas in which we work for the protection of California’s rivers. These areas are hydropower reform, saving & storing water, restoring flows, flood management, legal & regulatory protections, and inspiring citizen action.

Art

Headwaters is accepting unpaid submissions of visual art, creative writing, and poetry, that are centered around rivers and nature in a more general way.

Photography

Headwaters is seeking unpaid submissions of original photos that capture issues related to California’s rivers. These photos could be of dams, rivers, animals, or plants for example.

Ecology

Headwaters is accepting unpaid submissions of writing that discusses river ecology. These can be factual or creative. You could, for example, submit a ‘profile’ of a riparian animal or plant, or you could write about a personal encounter or write a fictional story about a riparian animal or plant.

How to Submit

Authors and artists retain copyright after publication.

All submissions will be read or viewed by the editor. Unfortunately, not all submissions can be accepted. The editor will endeavor to notify you as soon as possible.

Please read the following instructions carefully.

Email your submission to headwaters@friendsoftheriver.org

In the body of the email please include

• Your full name as you want it to appear when published

• A brief bio written in the third person that covers who you are and what you do

• If you would like a photo in your profile please attach one to the email

• If you are submitting photography please include where the photos were taken and when (approximate dates are acceptable).

How to attach your work

• For text pieces please attach your submission as a word document, pdf, or open office document. You can also share them as a google or one drive document.

• For visual art please upload as a jpg, png, or any other typical image file. If your file size is too large feel free to share via an online filesharing service.

Thank you!

Thank you for trusting us with your work and thank you for supporting Friends of the River. Though we cannot pay you for your work, we value your time, talents, and your commitment to saving California’s rivers.