diff --git a/protocol/river-status-unstable-v1.xml b/protocol/river-status-unstable-v1.xml
index d733073..eae970f 100644
--- a/protocol/river-status-unstable-v1.xml
+++ b/protocol/river-status-unstable-v1.xml
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
   </copyright>
 
   <interface name="zriver_status_manager_v1" version="1">
-    <description summary="manage >
+    <description summary="manage river status objects">
       A global factory for objects that receive status information specific
       to river.
     </description>