A responsibility code
for river runners.
Be your best self on the water and help protect, restore
and maintain access to our rivers!
#paddlewise
Paddle Smart
Paddle prepared
Paddle Inclusive
Paddle No Trace
Paddle Safe
Paddle Aware
Paddle Respectful
As paddlers, it is up to all of us to protect the places where we play, limit our impact, stay safe and promote a positive image of our sport.
Many people new to the outdoors are unfamiliar with the ethics practiced by more experienced river users, and increased outdoor participation has put greater pressure on our public lands and waters.
As an industry, and individuals, we need to be proactive about teaching these folks the importance of keeping our rivers clean, healthy and accessible to everyone.
Use the #Paddlewise Toolkit
Share the stoke of responsible river running by using the hashtag #paddlewise on social media, spreading these values at the put-in, and sharing them in your river-related business or organization.
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