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- American Canoe Association
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Dedicated to promoting the health, social and personal benefits of canoeing, kayaking, and rafting and to serve the needs of all paddlers for safe, enjoyable and quality paddling opportunities. The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a member based, national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling; stewardship support to help protect paddling environments; and sanctioning of programs and events to promote paddlesport competition and recreation (aka FUN!). Fredericksburg, Virginia
http://www.americancanoe.org/
(Added: Thu Jan 02 2003)
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- American Rivers
American Rivers is a national non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, fish, and wildlife.
http://www.amrivers.org/
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- American Rivers
American Rivers is the leading conservation organization standing up for healthy rivers so communities can thrive. American Rivers protects and restores America's rivers for the benefit of people, wildlife, and nature. Founded in 1973, American Rivers has more than 65,000 members and supporters, with offices in Washington, DC and nationwide.
http://www.americanrivers.org/
(Added: Thu Nov 11 2010)
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- American Whitewater
AW's River Stewardship team represents paddlers' interests to restore rivers, eliminate water degradation, improve public land management and protect public access for responsible recreational use. Whitewater News, Access, Conservation, Safety, Events, River Guide and more.
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/
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- FISA - The Official World Rowing Web Site
Federation of Rowing Associations. Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Aviron. FISA, the International Rowing Federation, is empowered by its member National Rowing Federations, the National Olympic Committees and the International Olympic Committee to govern the sport of rowing and manage its development. The primary mission of FISA is to promote rowing around the world, and make it a universally practised sport.
http://www.fisa.org/
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- Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association
The Grand Canyon Private Boaters Association was established in 1996 to provide the self-outfitted boating public with an advocate and a clear voice seeking to achieve fair access for the non-commercial river runner in Grand Canyon and the rivers of the Colorado Plateau region; to actively work in support of Wilderness designation for Grand Canyon National Park; and to seek reform of the commercial river concession industry and other outfitter concessions on our public lands.
http://www.gcpba.org/
(Added: Sun Dec 04 2005)
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- Heroes on the Water
Based in Texas, and operated as our flagship program, Heroes on the Water serves all military personnel who have been wounded, injured or disabled while serving on active duty, in the reserves or national guard. The primary goal of the program is to assist these injured service members with their physical and mental recovery by introducing them to the therapeutic qualities of fishing from kayaks. The program allows the participants a chance to decompress from the stresses associated with combat and the physical rigors of rehabilitation. Participants enjoy these benefits while on guided fishing trips held at various locations around the country.
http://www.heroesonthewater.org/
(Added: Fri Dec 03 2010)
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- National River Cleanup
The nation's leading river advocacy organization is encouraging citizens to take part in the annual National River Cleanup Week. If you're looking for a hands-on way to help protect the rivers you love, then organize a cleanup or pitch in at a cleanup near you.
http://www.nationalrivercleanup.org/
(Added: Thu Apr 19 2007)
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- National Rowing Foundation
The National Rowing Foundation's mission is to support athletes who pursue excellence in the sport of rowing with the primary goal of promoting the United States' participation in international rowing competition, provide for the preservation of rowing history and manage the Rowing Hall of Fame.
http://www.natrowing.org/
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- Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate the rich human heritage and diverse natural environment of the Northern Forest, by establishing and stewarding a water trail tracing historic Native American travel routes across New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire, and Maine.
http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/
(Added: Thu Apr 19 2007)
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- Pacific NorthWest Outrigger Racing Canoe Association
PNWORCA is the association for outrigger canoe clubs located in the Pacific Northwest. Clubs are located in Washington State, Oregon, Montana and Idaho. Individual clubs provide children and adults of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities instruction in the techniques of outrigger canoe paddling. Everyone is welcome - no paddling experience is necessary. Whether you want to paddle recreationally or want to experience the fun and excitement of racing, there is a place for everyone.
http://www.pnworca.org/
(Added: Fri Feb 19 2010)
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- Paddlesports Industry Association
The Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA) is now the Paddlesports Industry Association. The Paddlesports Industry Association is the premier trade association promoting paddlesports. The Paddlesports Industry Association serves the paddlesports industry, including canoe, kayak and raft rentals, retailers, liveries, outfitters, manufacturers, and distributors.
http://www.paddlesportsindustry.org/
(Added: Thu Apr 19 2007)
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- Professional Paddlesports Association
The Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA) is the premier trade association promoting paddlesports. PPA serves the paddlesports industry, including canoe, kayak and raft rentals, retailers, liveries, outfitters, manufacturers, and distributors. PPA members help outdoor enthusiasts experience the fun and joy of rafting, kayaking, and canoeing the lakes, rivers, whitewater, streams, creeks, bays and coastal waters in the United States and internationally.
http://www.propaddle.com/
(Added: Thu Jan 02 2003)
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- Qajaq USA
Qajaq USA is the American Chapter of Qaannat Kattuffiat - the Greenland Kayak Association. We have members world-wide. Qajaq USA is one of only two affiliated "Qajaq" clubs outside of Greenland. Most "Qajaq" clubs are scattered among the small villages of Greenland and are a major impetus in keeping the local kayaking traditions alive. Qajaq USA is committed to supporting Qaannat Kattuffiat and their efforts to preserve, study and promote the traditions and techniques of Greenland kayaking while seeking to further the appreciation and development of Greenland-style kayaking in the United States.
http://www.qajaqusa.org/
(Added: Thu Feb 10 2011)
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- Team River Runner
Kayaking for Wounded Warriors and Their Families. Team River Runner (TRR), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, gives active duty servicemembers and veterans an opportunity to find health, healing, and new challenges through whitewater boating and other paddling sports. TRR has Local Chapters across the country. If there is not a TRR Chapter in your area, please Contact Us at our national office in Washington D.C.
http://www.teamriverrunner.org/
(Added: Thu Nov 11 2010)
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- The Trade Association of Paddle Sports
TAPS is the only trade association in the world whose sole mission is the commerce of paddlesports. Our members are the industry leaders in providing you with the best in paddling equipment, services, and experiences no matter what your skill level may be. Our mission is to provide you with the fastest access to paddlesports businesses, products, services, and events in your area, as well as recent developments in the sport of paddling.
http://www.gopaddle.org/
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- United States Canoe Association
Our aim is to encourage the growth of paddling as a recognized competitive sport and beneficial recreational activity through educational programs, conservation, safety, fitness, and participation in family and community life.
http://www.uscanoe.com/
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- USA Canoe & Kayak
USA Canoe/Kayak functions as the national governing body (NGB) for the Olympic disciplines of canoe and kayak racing. USA Canoe/Kayak is affiliated with the International Canoe Federation. A non-profit corporation recognized by the United States Olympic Committee, USACK is charged with the mission of developing, selecting, supporting and training those athletes who will successfully represent the United States in the Olympic Games, Pan Am Games, Goodwill Games, World Championships and other major international competitions.
http://www.usacanoekayak.org/
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- USRowing
A non-profit membership organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport. Our goal is to serve and promote the sport of rowing at all levels
http://www.usrowing.org/
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- Wooden Canoe Heritage Association
The Wooden Canoe Heritage Association, Ltd. (WCHA) is a non-profit membership association devoted to preserving, studying, building, restoring, and using wood, wood-canvas, cedar strip and birchbark canoes, and to disseminating information about canoeing.
http://www.wcha.org/
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- World Kayak Federation
Our purpose is to develop and safeguard whitewater kayaking as a recreational activity and as an athletic endeavor. Our efforts are focused on the development of whitewater parks, events, and raising the standards for whitewater kayaking instruction and instructor certification.
http://www.worldkayak.com/
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