This September, we’re celebrating 10 years of the Paddle Antrim Festival—but our work goes far beyond the event.

Paddle Antrim is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. With your support, we:

  • Improve and expand paddling access so more people can explore our waterways safely and confidently.
  • Offer education on paddling safety and environmental stewardship to promote responsible recreation.
  • Champion inclusive, community-driven outdoor experiences that connect people to the water—and to each other.

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Special $10,000 Match Opportunity

To mark this 10-year milestone, longtime Paddle Antrim volunteers and supporters Sue Haadsma-Svensson and Kjell Svensson are offering a generous challenge:

All donations made in September will be matched—up to $10,000.

That means every dollar you give this month will go twice as far to support healthy lakes and rivers, inclusive nonmotorized access, and lifelong connections to our waterways.

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Why Your Gift Matters

With your help, we’ve:

  • Installed and improved water trail access sites in multiple communities
  • Delivered hands-on paddling safety programs for hundreds of paddlers
  • Trained volunteers to help care for the water trail and report issues
  • Fostered partnerships to promote stewardship throughout the region

But there’s still so much more to do—and we can’t do it without you.

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Make Your Gift Today

Join us in celebrating this milestone by supporting the next 10 years of impact.

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Spread the word—invite friends and family to give too!

Give by September 30 to double your impact. Together, we can keep this water trail thriving for generations to come.