The Paddler ezine Issue 50 Autumn/Fall 2019 | Page 81

Clean up your waterways 13 with the help of our free paddle clean up toolkit September saw the celebration of World Rivers Day, and the launch of our Paddle Clean up Toolkit. This essential guide provides you with all the tips and advice you might need to keep your local rivers free from plastic pollution. Designed and written with the help of Clare Osborn of Clare Talks Rubbish, the information contained in the toolkit has everything you need to plan and promote a clean up along the stretch of waterway you paddle. Inside you’ll find activities and ideas to extend your knowledge of plastic pollution, get all your club members involved as well as information on how we can all reduce our impact! So whether you’re part of a club, centre or social group who really want to look after the environment and places they love to paddle, download it free from our website. Just search ‘Paddle clean up toolkit’. Access and Environment Officer Chantelle Grundy says: “We really want to continue our support of clean ups by providing a helpful resource with lots of tips and advice on how to carry out a paddle clean up. Encouraging clubs and centres to begin to think about ways in which they can reduce their own use of single-use plastics to help stem the flow is integral to us all making a difference on our waterways.” So if you’re planning a clean up in your area, download our free toolkit for a step by step guide plus lots of information on how to promote the event to your local clubs and get everyone involved.