One great way to be a river activist is to be a river guide For 35 years Friends of the River has trained river activists and guides. Become a river guide and river educator in our exciting 11 day training! Volunteer to bring the river into the hearts of the public! Training is for private boaters or those brand new to boating—to hone skills and learn how to protect rivers.
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