River surfers and the Fondation Rivières

🍻A natural alliance to protect our rivers

River surfing is growing in popularity in Greater Montreal, offering a unique connection with our rivers and a lifestyle focused on nature and adventure. Water quality and river preservation are essential to the surf practice. This is where the Fondation Rivières comes at play, an organization that has been committed to protecting and enhancing Quebec's rivers for over 20 years.

🤔Why surfers should care about the Fondation Rivières ?

River surfers, like kayakers and open-water swimmers, are directly concerned by the state of our rivers. Clean, accessible water is the sine qua non for safe, enjoyable river surfing. The Fondation Rivières works precisely to preserve water quality, protect riparian ecosystems and promote responsible access to bodies of water.

Here are just a few of the actions they have taken to directly benefit surfers :

• Monitoring and reducing wastewater spills : The Fondation Rivières documents and denounces pollutant discharges into our rivers, a problem that directly affects aquatic biodiversity and the health of surfers.

  
  

• Protecting river ecosystems : By ensuring that development projects respect the environment, the Fondation Rivières contributes to the preservation of the rivers that host steady waves.

  
  

• Raising awareness and mobilizing citizens : By educating the public about water-related issues, the Fondation Rivières encourages better management and protection of rivers.

Here are just a few of the activities that improve our chances of finding suitable water to create new waves, and to which you are strongly invited :

• Grand Splash : « A series of festive events held on the banks of various waterways in Quebec. Citizens are invited to jump into the water at safe locations that do not have the status of public water access, but have the potential to become so. »

• Grande Descente : A big river trip in a variety of boats to mark World Rivers Day and remind us of the importance of preserving our rivers.

🔨 Surf Grand Montréal and the Fondation Rivières : A partnership to be strenghtened

The mission of Surf Grand Montréal is to represent and unite the community of river surfers in order to promote the development of the sport, particularly through the creation of new waves. Closer collaboration between Surf Grand Montréal and the Fondation Rivières would help amplify the voice of surfers in debates on river development and protection. By supporting the Fondation Rivières, we are supporting a cause that guarantees access to the clean, preserved waters essential to ourpassion.

🫵How to get involved ?

• Follow and share the Fondation Rivières campaigns on social media.

• Take part in events and awareness-raising activities organised by the Fondation Rivières.

• Sign petitions and challenge political decision makers to protect our rivers.

• Financially support the Fondation Rivières to enable them to pursue their activities (click here to make a donation).

Our community has everything to gain from supporting and collaborating with the Fondation Rivières. Together, we can ensure that our rivers remain clean and accessible playgrounds for future generations. Protect our rivers, protect our sport !

Find out more and get involved : 🌊 Fondation Rivières : fondationrivieres.org 🏄 Surf Grand Montréal : surfgrandmontreal.org