Protecting What We Love: Why Local Leadership Matters on the Water
Earth Week invites reflection—a moment to pause and consider how we’re showing up for the places we care about. For those of us who paddle, the answer often starts with the water itself.
We come to the water to reset, to breathe, to explore. It’s where we find rhythm, perspective, and connection. But that connection comes with responsibility. Leadership on the water doesn’t always mean being out front. Sometimes, it’s found in quiet choices—the ones that protect access, promote safety, and set an example for others.
Leadership Isn’t Always Loud
You don’t have to carry a title to make a difference.
Whether you’re helping a new paddler get launched, picking up stray trash on a beach, or choosing to skip a paddle when…