What we’re about
The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) protects and promotes the Dan River Basin through recreation, education and stewardship.
Activities include a public outings in nature, trails and river access work groups, cleanups and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts and concerned citizens organized the Dan River Basin Association to preserve and promote the wilderness-like rivers of this border region of Piedmont North Carolina and Virginia. Leaders in the Basin's counties recognize the increasing importance of the abundant high-quality water in this 3300-square-mile region. In addition to its economic value as a water source and its historical significance as a means of transportation, this river system can provide excellent recreational opportunities to the 1.5 million citizens who live within an hour's drive.
The Association's founders are promoting the rivers for multiple uses, including recreation and commercial and municipal growth. DRBA assists localities in creating community parks, trails and access to local rivers and streams. We believe that, with careful planning, natural and cultural preservation and economic development can occur hand-in-hand. The unspoiled rivers, the region's unique and greatest resource, will be at the center as the sixteen counties of the Basin build a diverse economy, which must be based in part on new ideas. The Dan River Basin Association believes that providing outdoor recreation is essential to the region's quality of life and its ability to draw new investment.
As the region’s leading advocate and largest provider of programs and services to support the protection and preservation of our natural and cultural resources, the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) is committed to ensuring ALL communities view DRBA as an organization that is responsive and inclusive. To fulfill this commitment, we are strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work and to being a culturally competent organization. DEI policies and issues are concerned with the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to protection from environmental and health hazards. We remain committed to being a more culturally competent and inclusive organization and to ensuring all of DRBA's programs and services are easily accessible, promoted to, and embraced by, our diverse community.
The Dan River Basin Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in North Carolina and Virginia, with basin-wide membership and directors representing both states, and offices and professional staff in Collinsville, Virginia and Eden, North Carolina.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- FREE Paddle Safety Class- Hanging Rock State Park (RSVP Required)Hanging Rock State Park Lake, Danbury, NC
We are excited to partner with GetOutdoors for kayaking and paddleboarding safety classes in various locations across the basin.
No experience is necessary; these are all beginner friendly classes, of approximately 2 hours in duration; age 14 yrs and up welcome, all classes are co-ed.
The cost is free, however, if you register, please commit to being there, otherwise it's taking a valuable spot that someone else would love to have.
This safety class is funded by an RTP Safety and Education Grant secured to empower and educate our Basin paddlers.If you do not have a kayak, life jacket, or paddle, we will provide these items for you but you must register as using GetOutdoors Kayaks (Class + Materials)
If you have your own kayak*, it is best to use it so you know how it will perform, and you can register for just the class.An appropriate kayak* for this event is good-quality, sit inside or sit-on-top 10ft-14ft.
Four participants are required to run the event, with a max of 10 participants.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.shopgetoutdoors.com/module/class/596131/getoutdoors-kayak-safety-class---hanging-rock
For other classes and information: https://www.shopgetoutdoors.com/getoutdoors-and-drba-partnership.htm
Questions? Email us info@shopgetoutdoors.com
- FREE Paddle Safety Class- Lake Reidsville (RSVP Required)Lake Reidsville , Reidsville, NC
We are excited to partner with GetOutdoors for kayaking and paddleboarding safety classes in various locations across the basin.
No experience is necessary; these are all beginner friendly classes, of approximately 2 hours in duration; age 14 yrs and up welcome, all classes are co-ed.
The cost is free, however, if you register, please commit to being there, otherwise it's taking a valuable spot that someone else would love to have.
This safety class is funded by an RTP Safety and Education Grant secured to empower and educate our Basin paddlers.If you do not have a kayak, life jacket, or paddle, we will provide these items for you but you must register as using GetOutdoors Kayaks (Class + Materials)
If you have your own kayak*, it is best to use it so you know how it will perform, and you can register for just the class.An appropriate kayak* for this event is good-quality, sit inside or sit-on-top 10ft-14ft.
Four participants are required to run the event, with a max of 10 participants.
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.shopgetoutdoors.com/module/class/596134/getoutdoors-kayak-safety-class---lake-reidsvilleFor other classes and information: https://www.shopgetoutdoors.com/getoutdoors-and-drba-partnership.htm
Questions? Email us info@shopgetoutdoors.com
- FREE Paddle Safety Class- Farmer Lake- Stand up Paddleboard (RSVP Required)Farmer Lake, Yanceyville, NC
We are excited to partner with GetOutdoors for kayaking and paddleboarding safety classes in various locations across the basin.
No experience is necessary; these are all beginner friendly classes, of approximately 2 hours in duration; age 14 yrs and up welcome, all classes are co-ed.
The cost is free, however, if you register, please commit to being there, otherwise it's taking a valuable spot that someone else would love to have.
This safety class is funded by an RTP Safety and Education Grant secured to empower and educate our Basin paddlers.If you do not have a kayak, life jacket, or paddle, we will provide these items for you but you must register as using GetOutdoors Kayaks (Class + Materials)
If you have your own kayak*, it is best to use it so you know how it will perform, and you can register for just the class.An appropriate kayak* for this event is good-quality, sit inside or sit-on-top 10ft-14ft.
Four participants are required to run the event, with a max of 10 participants.
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.shopgetoutdoors.com/module/class/596136/getoutdoors-sup-safety-class---farmer-lakeFor other classes and information: https://www.shopgetoutdoors.com/getoutdoors-and-drba-partnership.htm
Questions? Email us info@shopgetoutdoors.com
- FREE Paddle Safety Class- Hyco Lake (RSVP Required)Hyco Lake Campground, Leasburg, NC
We are excited to partner with GetOutdoors for kayaking and paddleboarding safety classes in various locations across the basin.
No experience is necessary; these are all beginner friendly classes, of approximately 2 hours in duration; age 14 yrs and up welcome, all classes are co-ed.
The cost is free, however, if you register, please commit to being there, otherwise it's taking a valuable spot that someone else would love to have.
This safety class is funded by an RTP Safety and Education Grant secured to empower and educate our Basin paddlers.If you do not have a kayak, life jacket, or paddle, we will provide these items for you but you must register as using GetOutdoors Kayaks (Class + Materials)
If you have your own kayak*, it is best to use it so you know how it will perform, and you can register for just the class.An appropriate kayak* for this event is good-quality, sit inside or sit-on-top 10ft-14ft.
Four participants are required to run the event, with a max of 10 participants.
REGISTER HERE:
https://www.shopgetoutdoors.com/module/class/596149/getoutdoors-kayak-safety-class---hyco-lakeFor other classes and information: https://www.shopgetoutdoors.com/getoutdoors-and-drba-partnership.htm
Questions? Email us info@shopgetoutdoors.com
