Who We Are
We are Friends of the White River. We advocate for the preservation of the river as Central Indiana’s most precious natural resource. We represent the people who use the river for outdoor recreation, those who live near its banks, and all citizens who benefit from the river.
Paddle with us
Our River School program turns an urban corridor of White River into an environmental classroom. Along the route, our guides discuss history, shoreline and aquatic wildlife, riparian flora, environmental science and water quality, all while engaging people in a first-hand look at this valuable resource.
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Our Programs
Friends of the White River uses Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Justice, and Watershed Restoration programs to:
- Enhance equitable public access for paddling, fishing, and boating
- Improve water quality and restoring native habitats
- Protect the White River’s watershed
- Prevent illegal dumping
- Promote river safety and recreation
Partners and Sponsors
Herbert Simon Family Foundation
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Mary Durkin – Bloom Where You Are Planted Fund
Citizens Energy Group
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
Discover White River
Andrew Churchill
Valvoline
Compass Construction
Hamilton County Tourism
Indiana Humanities
Back 9 Golf and Entertainment
Piles CPAs
McGath Concrete
Watergate Roofing
Landworx
Bier Brewery
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC
Frank’s Livery
Central Indiana Land Trust
Millersville Fall Creek Valley
Ingredion
V3 Companies
White River Alliance
American Rivers
Groundwork Indy
Belmont Beach Project
Marion County SWCD
Jackson Sky
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