The Big Paddle Clean Up is two weeks of action to continue the mission to improve our precious blue places.

We want this year's efforts to be even bigger and would urge people to consider getting involved as not only is it good for the environment it is good for you!

Chantelle Grundy, Access & Environment Lead (British Canoeing) said: “The Big Paddle Cleanup showed how much the paddling community cares about our waters and what they’re prepared to do to protect them.

“Combining social action through the Big Paddle Cleanup, with physical activity, is a fantastic way of bringing people together and improving our local surroundings. 

“Together, as a team, we will continue to protect our waterways to do what we love.”

If you plan clean ups on the National Cycle Network (click here for a map), Sustrans operate Love Your Network scheme to provide equipment such as litter pickers, bags etc. Apply before end of February. 

If you plan cleans ups on the canal network, Scottish Canals are able to offer loan of equipment, supply of bags and collection service of collected litter in bags. Contact Carol Bell for more info.

SCA has secured funding from the Andy Jackson Fund for Access to provide a limited number of clean up kits to Affiliated Clubs. Further details will be announced in February. 

SCA Environment Committee are also keen to hear from clubs and groups who are involved in clean up projects.

This year, ERDINGER Alkoholfrei, one of British Canoeing’s commercial partners will be supporting the Big Paddle Cleanup.

They will be issuing spot prizes, which will include their beverages and other goodies ahead of the two weeks of action in May and June.