Safer Boaters
Education and hands-on training for all experience levels.
Our Mission
About
Our Story
Built by boaters, for everyone who shares the water.
ClearWaters Alliance began with a simple observation: most incidents on the water are preventable, and most pollution in our waterways is the result of habit rather than intent. Both problems respond to the same thing — good education, delivered by people the community already trusts.
Today we run training courses, stewardship programs, and community events across the region. Our instructors are volunteers, our courses are open to every experience level, and our clean-up days are open to anyone willing to show up with a pair of gloves.
Our focus areas
Cleaner Waters
Stewardship programs that protect lakes, rivers, and oceans.
Stronger Communities
Events and outreach that bring people together.
Brighter Futures
Creating the next generation of responsible boaters.
What We Do
Three ways we show up.
Training that sticks
Hands-on courses from first-time boater fundamentals through instructor certification, taught on the water rather than in a slideshow.
Cleaner waterways
Shoreline clean-ups, invasive species monitoring, and practical guidance on keeping fuel, waste, and plastics out of the water.
Stronger networks
Open houses, youth days, and partner events that connect new boaters with the people who have been doing this for decades.
Get Involved
Find a program that fits you.
Whether you want to learn, volunteer, or simply keep your local shoreline clean, there is a way in.