Mission Statement:
Founded in 1880, The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling; stewardship support to help protect paddling environments; and sanctioning of programs and events to promote paddlesport recreation.
Strategic Tenets:
Through an extensive, multi year research process, the Board of Directors has declared the ACA's Strategic Tenets. These represent the core foundation of the organization and will guide the ACA into the future.
Member Based Organization:
The heart of the ACA is the people who paddle, cherish and protect the waterways of America. The ACA is a member based organization composed of those who enjoy recreating on and protecting America's wonderful and diverse waterways.
