Free Rivers Fund provides financial support to activists and conservation groups dedicated to preserving free-flowing rivers and preventing dam constructions.
Free-flowing rivers are threatened worldwide by the construction of dams and hydropower projects, leading to loss of biodiversity and disruption of ecosystems. The Free Rivers Fund was established to counter these threats by supporting those who are actively fighting for the conservation and restoration of natural river flows.
The mission of Free Rivers Fund is to support initiatives and actions that advocate for free-flowing rivers. By collaborating with the paddlesports industry, they provide grants to activists and conservation groups dedicated to protecting rivers from dams and development.
The Free Rivers Fund provides financial support to grassroots initiatives focused on:
They offer both regular and emergency grants to projects that meet their criteria.
Yvon Chouinard – founder of Patagonia
Your donation to the Free Rivers Fund directly helps finance projects aimed at preserving and restoring free-flowing rivers. By providing financial support to activists and conservation groups, your contribution helps prevent harmful dam constructions and promotes healthy river ecosystems worldwide.
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