The River REACH program stands for River Research, Education, and Adventure CHarters. The River REACH floating classroom program connects students to the Ohio River through hands-on voyages of discovery aboard Queen City Riverboats! While on-board, students test water quality using the same methods and equipment as scientists who monitor and protect our river. They also collect and identify aquatic organisms that are used to determine the health of one of America's most important resources.

The program delivers a one-of-a-kind educational experience while fostering an emotional connection to the river. Students see firsthand how they depend on the river and discover beauty and wildlife in the most unexpected places! The overall experience gives students a sense of place in their watershed and an understanding of the challenges that need to be addressed in protecting a resource that literally runs through the lives of millions of people.

FORE is currently accepting applications for Spring 2012 programs. Click HERE for more program and application information

You can also check out FORE's classroom programs and our professional development programs for teachers!