Waterkeeper Alliance Announces 7th Annual SPLASH Event Series, Presented Nationally by Toyota
By: Waterkeeper Alliance
Thousands of Americans celebrate the importance of clean water by getting out on their local waterways to swim, paddle, race, fish and make a SPLASH!
NEW YORK, NY – Waterkeeper Alliance, the largest and fastest growing nonprofit solely focused on clean water, today announced the locations of its 7th Annual SPLASH Event Series, presented nationally by Toyota. SPLASH events will take place on waterways across the United States to support local Waterkeeper organizations by engaging community members and outdoor enthusiasts in events comprised of water-based recreational activities like swimming, paddling, kayaking, fishing and much more.
“Engaging people with their local waterways is a crucial part of securing drinkable, fishable, swimmable water,” said Marc Yaggi, executive director of Waterkeeper Alliance. “We are grateful for Toyota’s commitment to the environment and clean water – exemplified by the Toyota Mirai – and thank them for another great year of supporting the health of communities and their waterways through the SPLASH Event Series.”
“Beyond our own water conservation and watershed protection activities, through this partnership we aim to drive awareness in the community about the importance of protecting our water resources,” said Kevin Butt, general manager of environmental sustainability, Toyota Motor North America. “The SPLASH series provides a fun way to contribute to water conservation projects and make a difference.”
A record 16 events were approved for the 2017 season that is expected to bring out thousands of participants:
- May 20, 2017 – Earth Fest Overpeck Recycled Regatta to benefit Hackensack Riverkeeper
- May 20, 2017 – Back to the Chattahoochee River Race and Festival to benefit Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
- June 3 – 5, 2017 – Publix Grandman Triathalon to benefit Mobile Baykeeper
- June 3 – September 24, 2017 – Riverpalooza to benefit Potomac Riverkeeper Network
- June 24, 2017 – Buzzards Bay Swim to benefit Buzzards Baykeeper
- June 24 – 25, 2017 – James River Rundown to benefit Upper and Lower James Riverkeeper
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June 24, 2017 – Tred Avon PaddleJam to benefit Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy
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July 9, 2017 – San Francisco Baykeeper Bay Parade to benefit San Francisco Baykeeper
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July 22, 2017 – 2nd Annual Sunrise. Sunset. Susquehanna Paddle and Play Event to benefit Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association
- July 29, 2017 – Paddles Up to benefit Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper
- August 3, 2017 – Summer Sail and Paddle Fest to benefit Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
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August 12, 2017 – Swim for Grand Traverse Bay to benefit Grand Traverse Baykeeper
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Sept. 4, 2017 – Elkspedition Picnic & Paddle to benefit West Virginia Headwaters Waterkeeper
- Sept. 30, 2017 – Aquathon to benefit Santa Barbara Channelkeeper
- Nov. 4, 2017 – Shake-a-leg Miami to benefit Miami Waterkeeper
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TBD October 2017 – Cooper River Fest to benefit Charleston Waterkeeper
For more information and event details, please visit: www.splashseries.org