With the world facing worsening water, nature and climate crisis, World Rowing and the WWF officially launched today their “Healthy Waters” initiative, to raise awareness about the critical importance of healthy rivers, lakes and coastal ecosystems and inspire joint projects across the globe to protect and restore them.
The first pilot projects were showcased in Genoa, Italy during 2024 World Rowing Coastal Championships and Beach Sprint Finals.
Working together, the WR & WWF Healthy Waters Alliance, WWF-Italy, the Event Organising Committee, and a local NGO (Spazzapnea) organised a Seabed Clean-up with a team of divers at Bagni San Nazaro in Genoa.
Another project kicked-off with the first Italian Rowing Club having joined the WWF Mediterranean Adopt a Beach initiative to monitor marine litter and combat plastic pollution.
The Alliance has two great World Rowing Healthy Waters Alliance Ambassadors with Christine Cavallo and Martin Helseth. Who are both passionate about championing sustainability through restoring & protecting nature. Read more about them on our website.
To find out more about how your Rowing Club or Event Organising Committee can get involved with the Healthy Waters Alliance please download the Guide here and follow the workflow.