Running Wild

Environmental stewardship is nothing new to O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists).  In partnership with their guests, the whitewater rafting and adventure travel company has contributed more than $3 million in donations and fees toward the preservation of the environment and to various conservation initiatives in their 40 years in business.  

O.A.R.S. believes in the stewardship of public lands, supporting such wonderful organizations as American Whitewater, the Outdoor Foundation, Sustainable Travel International (STI), The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) and Waterkeeper Alliance.  They additionally share in, support and encourage the practice of the seven principles of Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics.

O.A.R.S. does not expect everyone to share in their eco-practices; however, if you would like to join their conservation efforts, consider these suggestions:

Offset your adventure.  If you choose to do this, O.A.R.S. will match your contribution to our carbon offset partner, NativeEnergy, dollar for dollar, up to a combined 100% of your transportation and energy-use impact.

Contribute to the organizations working to preserve and protect your favorite places.  O.A.R.S. contributes to numerous global and regional conservation organizations to help protect all the areas they visit.  For a partial list of organizations that O.A.R.S. supports, visit their website at:  http://www.oars.com/about_us/our_company.html#responsible