We protect Texas rivers.
Texas Rivers Protection Association has been protecting the flow, water quality and beauty of Texas rivers since 1989.
Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande
UPDATED: San Marcos River Rendezvous Clean Up – Section Leader Announcement
Mark your calendars on March 7th, 2026 for our 55th San Marcos River clean up!
A day on the water, dinner and silent auction await your for another weekend of fun.
Q1 ACA Instructor Certification Classes
TRPA supports safe paddling through proper paddling instruction. You have an opportunity to increase your knowledge and expertise from ACA certified Instructor Trainers. In a Kayaking Instructor certification course you will refine your paddling and rescue skills, expand your technical
TRPA Board of Directors Elections
TRPA Board of Directors Elections coming up. Electronic voting begins in early February.
Our Mission
Texas Rivers Protection Association
Texas rivers have always flowed through the land and lives of the people who depended on them for food, agriculture, recreation and transportation. But now, most of our rivers have been dammed, diverted, polluted, channelized or fenced in. We pledge to protect the flow, water quality and natural beauty of the rivers of Texas.
Get On The Water
Discover Texas Rivers
At TRPA, we believe that the best solutions concerning problems with our streams in Texas often involve citizen education. We’ve seen over and over that experiencing the magic of floating on a river helps people to better understand why we need to protect these rivers for future generations. Of the 23 major river basins of Texas, we are highlighting fifteen favorites and an assortment of coastal paddling trails to choose from. With that, we encourage you to find a Texas river to enjoy, whether it’s exciting whitewater or tranquil quiet water.
These descriptions, maps and paddling trails are intended as a starting point and are not a fully inclusive list of good places to paddle.
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The members of the Texas Rivers Protection Association are concerned about the quality of our rivers and streams and we invite you to join in our efforts.
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John Graves, Goodbye to a River