World Rivers Day is a celebration of the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of rivers and strives to increase public awareness and encourage the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. Millions of people in over 70 countries around the world participate in World Rivers Day.
“Rivers are the arteries of our planet; they are lifelines in the truest sense.”
~ Mark Angelo
To join the celebrations we are sharing some of our favourite river spots below!
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Bredbo Gorge, Upper Murrumbidgee River
Photo credit: Richard Snashall
Snowy River, NSW
Photo credit: Siwan Lovett
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Barcoo River, QLD
Photo credit: Tom Clarke
Tuross River, NSW
Photo credit: Siwan Lovett
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Somewhere in the Pilbara, WA
Photo credit: Siwan Lovett
Barcoo River, QLD
Photo credit: Siwan Lovett
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Paroo River, QLD
Photo credit: Siwan Lovett
Derwent River, Tasmania
Photo credit: Siwan Lovett
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Gunbower Forest, VIC
Photo credit: Siwan Lovett
How about you?
What are some of your favourite spots to unwind and reconnect with our rivers and wetlands? We love rivers, creeks and wetlands, and through our projects and travels we’ve been to some beautiful places. You can now explore these places through our new Instagram Channel @riversandpeople, which is designed to inspire and delight with images of how rivers enrich our lives. If you post your own photos of rivers, please tag them with #riversandpeople so that we can re-share them. Thank you 🙂
Let’s celebrate our rivers together!