Articles and Information
Mission: Diversify the river by Kaydi Pyette
Inner city kids kayaking – increasing diversity in paddling
A Boat Full of Women by Hilary Oliver
More Women are Becoming River Raft Guides by Peter Madsen
Outdoor recreation facing its own reckoning with diversity and inclusion, advocate says
POC Outdoor Clubs and Groups Bring Diversity to the Outdoors by Rene Agredano
NRS Just Add Water: Collection of videos and articles cultivated by NRS as part of their mission to break down barriers to the outdoors.
Organizations Making a Difference
Diversify Outdoors: We promote diversity in outdoor recreation and conservation.
Outdoor Afro: Where Black People & Nature Meet
Latino Outdoors: We inspire, connect, and engage Latino communities in the outdoors
Outdoor Asian: Creating a community of Asian & Pacific Islanders in the outdoors
Melanin Base Camp: Our purpose is to inspire you with weekly content from Black, Brown, Asian, Indigenous and Queer People of Color who love the outdoors
The Black Outdoors: Increasing exposure and awareness to outdoor recreational activities among people of color
Facebook Groups/Social Media
Diversify Whitewater – based in Colorado
Whitewater Ladies of Washington
Ladies of the Whitewater Community
WRRR DEI Partners/Sponsors
- Outfitter that provides commercial rafting trips and training around the Seattle area
- Statement on Equality
Wet Planet provides river rafting trips on the Northwest’s classic “wild and scenic” rivers, whitewater kayak lessons and instruction, and river rescue training for whitewater professionals