Community: A strong paddling community that contributes and supports our mutual interests and passions which will ensure a healthy future for the sport.

Leadership: By encouraging and supporting leadership within our organization, we are able to implement the programs and access the resources necessary to improve and strengthen our role in the paddling community.

Stewardship: With every member serving as a steward, individually we have a responsibility to ensure a careful and ethical approach to whitewater paddling and river preservation.

Heritage: We respect the role that whitewater paddling has played in the history of our nation as well as those builders, visionaries, and leaders who developed the sport across our country.

Participation: Increased levels of participation in whitewater paddling will ensure the longevity of our organization and a strong, active, and engaged membership base.

Safety: By encouraging our members to adhere to the important safety guidelines inherent in our sport, a culture of safety in whitewater will benefit all who participate.

Volunteers: Contributions made by volunteers are viewed as critical to the success of our organization and must be encouraged, recognized, and celebrated.