Help Us Expand Our Fleet, Support the Three Rivers
Expand Our Fleet, Strengthen Our Mission, Support Three Rivers Waterkeeper!
Support Three Rivers Waterkeeper: Help Us Expand Our Fleet!
As your Three Rivers Waterkeeper, our mission is clear: to protect and preserve our vital waterways for future generations. Every day, we engage in critical efforts to monitor, educate, and advocate for the health of our rivers. But to enhance our capabilities and increase our impact, we need your support to add a second boat to our fleet.
Why We Need a Larger, Safer Boat
Capacity: Our current 16-foot boat has been an invaluable asset for patrols, accommodating 1 to 3 people in optimal conditions. However, to truly engage with our community and respond effectively to environmental challenges, we need a boat that can carry at least 8 people. This expanded capacity will allow us to take larger groups—such as students, film crews, and community volunteers—on river tours, clean-up events, and educational outings. There have been numerous occasions when we had to turn down important opportunities simply because we couldn't transport everyone.
Seaworthiness: The safety and comfort of our passengers is paramount. Our existing boat struggles in rough conditions, particularly when winds exceed 10-15 mph, making for a bumpy and potentially hazardous ride. A new boat with a longer, narrower hull and a shallow V design will provide a smoother ride, allowing us to patrol year-round and safely navigate the challenging conditions our rivers can present.
Safeguard: Our operations are vulnerable to disruption if our single boat is out of commission. In spring 2023, a small part failure left us without our boat for an entire month, jeopardizing critical activities. Having a second boat would ensure that our work can continue uninterrupted, no matter the circumstances.
Those who donate $50 or more to support us will receive a t-shirt! Shirt sizes and shipping addresses will be requested on December 4th via the email used during donation.
