Restoring our relationship with the living world through water - the element that connects us - is Watertrek's reason for being. The association works to protect water and aquatic ecosystems threatened by plastic pollution, climate change and chemical contaminants. By creating experiences where outdoor adventure (stand-up paddleboarding and hiking), citizen science (data collection) and collaborative art come together, Watertrek encourages everyone to deepen their perspective, get involved and care.

For more than ten years, Watertrek has brought together people exploring new ways of taking action, designing cartographic ecoadventures (SUP expeditions) and imagining cultural ecology projects (films, exhibitions, performances and books). The association pools its experience, tools and network to support initiatives from the first idea through to completion, while helping anyone who wishes to develop their own local project.

Watertrek builds unexpected bridges across disciplines and communities, driven by a genuine commitment to inclusion, connection, and collaboration. We support every initiative that encourages the Norway's Allemannsretten, which guarantees everyone the freedom to enjoy natural spaces responsibly.

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Four Watertrek projects have been awarded the "Mer en commun" label.

Four Watertrek projects were officially recognized in 2025 by the Ministry of Ecological Transition: Detox: documentary project presenting an eco-adventure Poussières d’Éponge (Sponge Dust): musical reading (in French) Waterchat: podcast about connection and interdependence Impaires: poetic and participatory exhibition project These projects are now listed in the Ministry’s catalog and are accessible to anyone wishing […]

Aboard the Skojldnaes, The Old Boat of the Future

Our partnership with Skjoldnaes – The Old Boat of the Future – this magnificent wooden sailing ship built in 1936, continues with a new renovation session at the Gruissan shipyard in summer 2025.  Watertrek is proud to join this unique initiative aimed at raising awareness about low-carbon solutions and technologies and protecting the sea. Activities […]

Noces-d'eau: Watertrek's performance for the Seine Fest in Paris

Ten volunteers, director Lou Wenzel, and our co-founder Séverine Vasselin gathered for a 10-day residency at the Académie du Climat in Paris to prepare a unique performance : Les Noces d'eau, a theatrical ceremony developed as part of “Paris en Seine” and presented on July 26th, 2025. The program included a festive ritual, a wedding […]
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