Keeping kayaking the way we love it today requires cooperation of many industry and local organizations. Keeping the environment as open and sustained as we know it today also takes the work of people all over the world. Find out about these groups, and consider becoming part of the effort yourself.

Organizations

National Park Foundation
2009 National Parks Passes are available. Don't forget to buy one for yourself or as a gift for someone else.
http://www.nationalparks.org/

Pacific Rivers Council
The Pacific Rivers Council is one of the largest and most successful river conservation organizations in the United States.
http://www.pacrivers.org/

Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association
The CRCA was formed as a result of the perceived need that recreational paddling enthusiasts from across Canada required a national body to co-ordinate the efforts of those involved in non-competitive canoeing and kayaking.
http://www.crca.ca/

American Whitewater Association
The mission of AWA is to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/

Sierra Club
"Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet" is the Sierra Club's motto. This site has links to events, issues and chapters in most states (US).
http://www.sierraclub.org/

American Rivers
A nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring rivers nationwide (US).
http://www.americanrivers.org/

The Outdoor Industry Association
The Foundation’s vision is to be a driving force behind a massive increase in active outdoor recreation in America.
http://www.outdoorindustry.org

American Hiking Society
As the national voice for America’s Hikers, American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience.
http://www.americanhiking.org/index.aspx