Education empowers communities to value and protect their watersheds. The Foundation for Ohio River Education teaches people of all ages in the Ohio River Basin to become environmental stewards through hands-on programs that get

people on the water and engaged in preserving the cultural, ecological, and economic value of our rivers.

“America is a great story, and there is a river on every page of it!”

-Charles Kuralt

An Amazing Resource… •The Ohio River is a source of drinking water for more than five million people. •More than 25 million people, almost 10 percent of the U.S. population, live in the Ohio River Basin. •Approximately 150 species of fish have been collected from the Ohio River. •There are 20 dams and 49 power generating facilities on the Ohio River. •Over 230 million tons of cargo are transported on the Ohio River each year.

A River is the Report Card for its Watershed -Alan Lever, Connecticut DEP

River Research, Education and Adventure Charters

Exciting, interactive river cruises where students conduct chemical, physical, and biological monitoring of the river!

Programs designed for elementary

(grades 4 and 5), middle, and high school students.

Programs are rooted in STEM

disciplines and expose students to techniques scientists use in the “real world” to protect our water resources!

River REACH- Pre-Voyage High school curriculum includes Riverwatchers Program water

testing certification, field training for teachers, and pre-voyage activities.

Elementary and middle school curricula include Enviroscape presentations by FORE and community partners.

Water Sampling

Fish Assessment/Go Fish!

Water Quality/ Rate Your River!

Ecological Impacts/ Planktomania!

Common themes run through it…

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“I don’t have any suggestions or comments for improving the program

because it was perfect. It was the best field trip ever.” -Student, Covedale Elementary School

“I absolutely LOVED our trip this year! The instructors were great, as always. I truly appreciate how knowledgeable they are in their field….Most importantly, [my students] learned so many valuable lessons that just cannot be taught in a classroom setting.”- Teacher, Community Christian Academy

“I learned more today than I did in three years.” -Student, Community Christian Academy

“Honestly, this is by far one of the best programs that our region has to offer. You should be proud, this field trip is my children’s favorite…..We appreciate it as an opportunity for hands-on learning.” –Parent

OHIO RIVER S.T.E.M. INSTITUTE

A University-Community Partnership Bridging STEM Disciplines with Environmental Stewardship

Water Quality Training for STEM Fellows

River Currents- Professional Development

Pond Scum Workshop Boone, Campbell and Kenton Conservation Districts

Summer Science Sampler Fun with Science Camp

WaterQuality for iPhone and iPad