The importance of healthy rivers and clean water has never been more apparent.
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...