Our Mission
Mission Statement
We promote and steward this water trail and support communities, waterways and paddling across the Northern Forest.
Our Vision
We envision an unrivaled network of paddling opportunities across the Northern Forest that inspires people to fall in love with paddling the region. Their passion and commitment will contribute to the health of our communities, landscapes and waterways.
Our Values
Our community of paddlers, staff, directors and partners upholds a commitment to these values:
WILD PLACES: We are fueled by our love of wild places. Whether a park, forest or wilderness river, these places are among the key reasons for our work.
BELONGING: We believe everyone should have access to the outdoors and feel welcome to contribute to and participate in the outdoor community.
CONNECTION: We create opportunities to connect people and the environment in order to protect the places and relationships that sustain us.
COLLABORATION: We are committed to working with others and listening to the voices within and beyond our community.
PEOPLE: We are inspired by the rich human story of the Northern Forest, from the indigenous peoples who first established the routes we steward to those who continue to work and travel on the land and waterways today.
COMMUNITY: We dedicate ourselves to work that strengthens and bridges communities across the Northern Forest and to building a community of paddlers invested in the region.