World Rivers Day

  Spanning the world, millions of people, thousands of events, both vittual and in-person will mark the World Rivers Day 2025  on September 28th, in what has become one of the largest environmental celebrations on the planet. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event. With many of the World's rivers in a degraded state and facing increasing pressures associated with pollution , climate change and industrial development , more than 100 countries will participate in this year's activities. This year theme is  Waterways in our Communities . with an emphasis of protecting rivers that remains in an health state, while also striving to restore those that have been damaged in the past. Many event will also profile several sub-theme, such as the significant impact that climate change is having on many rivers, or the all-important link between the State of our rivers and the state of our oceans. "Worrld River Day is an opportunity for literally millions of people arou...

  Events this year will be virtual and in-person. Many physical events will focus on educational and public awareness activities, while others will include cleanups, habitat restoration projects, streamside plantings, and community riverside events. Activitives of a digital nature may include photo contests, school projects, the launching of new campaigns, online essays and poems, the announcement of a new research projects, live-stream panels and virtual films initiatives. This year mark the 20th annual World Rivers Day , which has its roots in the big sussess of BC Rivers Day , which is celebrating its 45th anniversary in Canada's westernmost province and which Angelo founded in conjonction with the Outdoor recreation council . " World Rivers day strives to increase awareness on the importance of our waterways as well as the many threats confronting them. " said Angelo. "River are integral to all life'' added angelo who have paddled more than 1000 rivers i...

The World Rivers Day partners and sponsors:  Sitka Foundation - - gold sponsor   Pacific Salmon Foundation - gold sponsor  Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia   Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning  United Nations University International Network on Water, Environment and Health   Outdoor Recreation Council of BC  Watershed Watch Salmon Society  International RiverFoundation   River-cleanup.org

On World Rivers Day , people everywhere will run, walk or move for our rivers. Each step will be connected to one small action to protect the ecosystems we all depend on, whether you're picking up litter, sharing a photo, posting a story, donating, or simply reconnecting with your local waterway. Wherever you are, join the #WorldRiverRun to show how small steps, taken together, can protect our rivers and everything they support. Sign up now to receive your personalised race bib . After you take part, you’ll be sent a personalised certificate to celebrate your impact. Register to Run!       Sponsor a Runner!

Dear River Enthusiasts, World Rivers Day 2025 is finally upon us this weekend and it’s amazing to see the many different and creative ways in which people across the globe will be celebrating rivers . This year is our biggest celebration yet, with 1000s of events and millions of participants in well over 100 countries spanning 6 continents. Thank you for your amazing efforts on behalf of the world’s waterways! The importance of healthy rivers and clean water has never been more apparent. For all of us involved with World Rivers Day , it’s heartening to see the thousands of activities being planned; from smallscale family and neighborhood river cleanups - to organized paddling trips - to the Thirst Foundation’s World River Run - to river conferences and podcasts - to art displays and photo contests - to riverside celebrations , educational tours and habitat restoration projects - to public buildings and monuments such as BC Place illuminating blue in honor of WRD - The list goes o...

  Dear river advocates,  On behalf of WRD Chair and founder, Mark Angelo, we wanted to wish you a very happy World Rivers Day this coming weekend. Thousands of events will be taking place, spanning 6 continents. Many have also requested a link to today’s Vancouver Sun feature interview with Mark that delves into the history of World Rivers Day. Read the full article here Also, we encourage you to post about your activities this weekend through #worldriversday – or tag us using @oneriverworld on your X (Twitter) posts, or @riverworld on Facebook.  Thank you again and Happy World Rivers Day!  Tunde Murphy WRD Communications

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