INDIANAPOLIS — The White River Alliance, a key leader for regional water resource protection in Indiana, is celebrating the completion of the first-ever White River Report Card with a launch party and canoe races on June 23 and 30.
The White River Report Card is an assessment and communication tool used to better understand the health of the White River and inspire changes to improve it. It was patterned after a national best-practice model known as Eco-Health Report Cards. After spending the past year discussing the measurements with hundreds of stakeholders and defining indicators for what is considered healthy with dozens of experts, the White River Alliance will unveil the Report Card results to local communities, public officials, and business leaders. The discussion will be followed by a canoe race on two different stretches of the river, further putting a spotlight on the asset and opportunity the river represents to central Indiana.
“The White River is such an important resource for our state, and this Report Card is an opportunity to open the discussion on what’s impacting the river and what we can do to keep it and its surrounding landscape functioning in a way that supports the many users who depend on it,” said Kelly Brown, White River Alliance, Senior Environmental Coordinator. “The canoe races following the launch are a perfect way to celebrate the many partners that contributed to this important project and enjoy the recreational value the river provides us all. ”
Two events will be held: one in Noblesville and one in Yorktown. They are free for those only interested in the Report Card launch event and do not plan to enter the canoe race. Pay close attention to parking details as arrival locations will differ for Report Card attendees and canoe racers. For those who wish to take part in the races, the registration fee for each two-person team is $80, which includes the canoe rental, food, refreshments, and live music entertainment. Proceeds support the White River Alliance. Registration closes June 16.
More information about the event and registration can be found at https://thewhiteriveralliance.org/programs/white-river-report-card/
2023 Report Card Launch and Canoe Races Information
WHAT: The White River Report Card Launch and Canoe Race
WHEN:
- Friday, June 23 starting at 8:30 AM for Racers and (9 AM for Presentation)
- Friday, June 30 starting at 8:30 AM for Racers and (9 AM for Presentation)
- *Rain delays for each event will be July 7 and 14, respectively
WHERE:
*Attending Report Card presentation and canoe race
- June 23: White River Canoe Company, 17180 River Rd, Noblesville, IN 46062
- June 30: Canoe Country, 6660 S Co Rd 900 W, Daleville, IN 47334
*Attending Report Card presentation ONLYJune 23: White River Canoe Company – Rusty Oar Drop-off, 20961 SR37 N, Noblesville, IN 46060
- June 30: Morrow’s Meadows, 1901 S Tiger Dr, Yorktown, IN 47396
About The White River Alliance
The White River Alliance exists to improve and protect water quality on a watershed basis in the White River region in Central Indiana. The Alliance supports local governments and other key stakeholders by helping them improve water quality protection, leverage financial resources, educate large numbers of people and cooperate across political or social boundaries. The collective assets of the Alliance lead to an innovative regional approach to understanding and addressing water quality and land use changes. In addition to the White River Report Card, the Alliance’s programs include the national Clear Choices Clean Water program, which encourages residents to take individual action to improve water quality and increase water conservation, as well as several other local and regional public engagement and professional training programs including the statewide Indiana Water Summit. For more information, visit www.thewhiteriveralliance.org.
