State Directors Can Make a Difference!

Do you feel as though the ACA is out of touch with the issues facing paddlers in your state?  If so, now is your chance to do something about it!

We are currently seeking members who are interested in volunteering as State Directors to bridge the gap between paddlers on the ground and the ACA.  

Learn more about our State Director Program and then complete an application to help the ACA be more effective in your state!  State Director applications will be accepted through April 15, 2014.

Calling All Paddlers!

The ACA needs your help in supporting Utah's House Bill 37! 

House Bill 37 represents a reasonable compromise between public recreational rights and private property protection. It will remove the threat of criminal trespass citations for water recreationists who touch privately owned stream beds without written permission to do so, and it will allow the public to once again use and enjoy the public waters of Utah. 

First, get the facts. Then, contact one (or all) of Utah's legislators to urge them to vote in favor of House Bill 37. Click here to send a pre-drafted letter!

Join the Rally on Tuesday, February 11

• Time: 9:45am
• Location: South Steps of the Utah Capitol Building

The ACA is proud to support the best interests of paddlers and the waterways we cherish across the country. Our ongoing public policy involvement is driven solely by members like you.

Two Thumbs Down: VA 'Freedom to Float Bill' Sinks in the Senate

Virginia Senate Bill 629, also known as the "Freedom to Float Bill," was defeated by the Senate yesterday (10-Y 30-N). 

The ACA believes this bill was a smart approach to allow non-motorized vessels to use non-tidal rivers, streams, and creeks for the purpose of recreation. SB629 would have allowed paddlers to float on drainage areas of at least seven square miles. These paddlers would not have been held liable for civil or criminal trespass for travel upon non-tidal rivers, streams, or creeks within this strict drainage area solely for recreation. 

We have been an outspoken advocate for SB629, and we're sorry to report its defeat. The ACA is proud to support the best interests of paddlers and the waterways they cherish across the country. Our ongoing public policy involvement is driven solely by members like you.

History of SB629.

The ACA's update on the bill.

Contact your Senator.

Go Green!

Over 6,000 paddlers participated in a waterway clean-up this past year and removed 231,322 pounds of trash from waterways. Keep up the good work, paddlers!

Click here to find out how you can help track trash with the ACA. 

What Do You Want From a Paddling App?

If you have a few minutes to spare this holiday weekend, we'd love to get your input on the ACA mobile app that's currently in the works.

Take our online survey and tell us what you think. Your opinions will help us make this mobile app a relevant tool for paddlers everywhere. 

Thank you. And have a wonderful weekend!