At Tributary Whitewater Tours, it’s not just about having an incredible time whitewater rafting, it’s also about enjoying the rivers themselves and the beautiful landscapes they move through. Tributary is deeply committed to protecting the environment and the rivers we raft on so we can continue to enjoy these incredible places and share them with our guests for many years to come.
Our green initiatives include:
Every spring, we plant one tree for every 1,000 people we took whitewater rafting the previous year. We look forward to planting more trees each year.
Every year, our guides collect aluminum cans from our American River Campground. We take the money we earn from recycling them and donate it to a local environmental nonprofit, with a 100% company match from Tributary.
We only use biodegradable soap on our multi-day trips. This soap breaks down into water, carbon dioxide, and biological material within six months of being discarded. We also encourage guides and guests to use reef-friendly sunscreen, like Sun Bum. The rivers we raft eventually spill out into the ocean, and we want to ensure we’re only putting safe products into the water. We sell Sun Bum at our store if you need some for your trip.
We are members of numerous conservation and environmental groups and in addition every season we donate nearly $10,000 in gift certificates for fundraising events hosted by Rotary, Big Brothers & Sisters, Kiwanis, March of Dimes, and many other philanthropic organizations.
We also work with several nonprofits and organizations dedicated to sustainable stewardship and promoting the health of American rivers. These include BLM and USFS, as well as:
We launch trips on many different rivers in California, Oregon and Idaho. For questions give our main office a call – we would love to talk with you about our trips and rivers.
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Our vision is to create a sustainable and equitable reality where our rivers are enjoyed and protected, a place where families and friends can be inspired and challenged.
Tributary Whitewater Tours has been running rivers since we were first founded in 1978. Since we opened 40+ years ago we have expanded to include Adventure Connection, Mariah Wilderness Expeditions, High Desert River Outfitters, Canyon Outfitters and are the parent company of Raft California and Raft Oregon. While some things have changed over the years, Tributary remains a family-run small business with the same passion for the river and the mission of leading others to experience it.
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