Seven years of waterway projects
Yamaha Rightwaters has marked its seventh anniversary with a summary of conservation activity completed with partner organisations. The programme began in 2019 and focuses on habitat restoration, research, invasive species and marine stewardship.
Yamaha says more than 264.2 tons of debris were removed from U.S. lakes, rivers and coastal waters during the most recent 12-month period. Clean-up partners included organisations working on the Tennessee River, Georgia coast, Florida Keys and Chattahoochee River.
Oysters and coastal habitat
The programme reports more than 155 million oysters re-established in critical marine environments through collaborations with several restoration groups and universities. Oyster reefs can improve habitat, filter water and contribute to stronger shorelines.
Yamaha also cites 224,000 acres of coastal land restored through relationships with conservation organisations. Those figures show how the programme stretches beyond direct clean-up work into longer-term habitat projects.
Education and invasive species
More than 31,000 students were engaged in research and restoration programmes supported by Rightwaters and its partners. Education projects include fishing, floating classrooms and university programmes designed to connect young people with aquatic environments.
The programme also reports 20,512 invasive lionfish removed during the 2026 Emerald Coast Open. Targeted removal can help reduce pressure from a species that has no natural role in Atlantic reef ecosystems.
Why the numbers matter to boating
Healthy waterways underpin recreational boating, fishing and the businesses that depend on them. Conservation programmes are most credible when they publish measurable outcomes rather than relying only on general commitments.
Rightwaters combines corporate support with organisations already working locally, which can help resources reach established projects. For LBG readers, the results provide a useful picture of how a major marine brand is linking its commercial activity with waterway stewardship.