Sustainability Values

At White River Charters, we are committed to responsible tourism and environmental stewardship.  Our Sustainability Policy focuses on minimizing our impact on the environment and supporting the local community. 

Accreditations:

• Fiona holds BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science from Ulster University 
• She was also awarded a Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management from Munster Technological University
• Leave No Trace Certificate
• WRC are a-Wildlife Safe Operator, through the WiSE scheme minimizing disruption to wildlife and raising awareness of fragile habitats and ecosystems

Environmental Responsibility:

• Energy Efficiency: Our heritage boat, MV Kingfisher, is powered by a diesel engine that is regularly maintained for efficiency. We have invested in renewable energy by having a solar panel providing supplementary power to the boat and have installed solar panels providing power to the office.
• Waste Management: We strive to eliminate and reduce waste by sorting it for reuse, recycling, or composting. We avoid single-use plastics and disposable materials.
• Nature Clean-ups: We actively remove rubbish, plastics, and litter from the river and estuary environment, using our boat and smaller vessels for thorough clean-ups.
• Environmental Awareness: We celebrate the river, landscape, and biodiversity to foster appreciation and understanding of wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems.

Community Engagement:

• Local Sourcing: We use seasonal, local produce to support the local business community and showcase high-quality food and drink from the surrounding landscape.
• Collaborations: We work with other local tourism providers to deliver quality visitor experiences. We also work in partnership to promote the Causeway Coast and Glens destination and encourage environmental protection.
• Maritime Heritage: We aim to safeguard the future of our boat, MV Kingfisher, and share its story with visitors, preserving Northern Ireland’s maritime heritage.