09/18/2026
Rivers affect every boater, whether you boat in a lake, bay, or sound that’s fed by one, or on a river itself. A healthy river trickles down – literally – into healthy waters for everyone. On World Rivers Day, BoatU.S. celebrates the importance of our nation’s rivers, and encourages every boater to make an impact by practicing clean boating habits. Find resources on safe fueling, invasives awareness, and more at the link in the comments.