The Delaware River is not
only a great place for sailing and learning about life, it's an incredibly
valuable resource that millions of people rely upon in all kinds of
ways. Recreation, sport and commercial fishing, transportation, bird
watching, and drinking water are just a few of the things that come
to mind. Learn more!
Philadelphia City
Sail
PSC offers many of its programs free of charge to minority inner-city
youth; some programs are fee-based, dependant upon ability to pay.
Its' 75 foot schooner is available for charter (parties, weddings,
office gatherings, or any other social event) for up to 45 people.
100% of charter income is used to support the educational programs.
The Academy
of Natural Sciences Urban Rivers Awareness Program
Besides providing the scientific component to City Sail's school programs,
the Academy of Natural Sciences offers all kinds of water-related
learning experiences in its museum.
The Delaware
Estuary Program
DELEP is a vast partnership of government agencies, nonprofit organizations,
companies, and citizens working together to protect and restore the
Delaware River. The web site has all kinds of useful information on
the Delaware and it's value as a natural and economic resource.
The Delaware
Riverkeeper Network
A grass-roots, member-based organization dedicated to the same protection
and restoration ideals and offers plenty of opportunities for individuals
to get personally involved. To meet the Maya van Rossum, the Riverkeeper
herself, see Rough Terrain episode
#11, the Delaware RiverKeeper.
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Partnership
for the Delaware Estuary
The Partnership is dedicated to building awareness of the Delaware
Estuary (that's where the river flows into the sea) through education
programs for schools and the general public.
Philadelphia
Wooden Boat Factory
Instructs students on boat building as a team. Increases self-confidence,
builds strength, improves math and science skills and develops an
appreciation for the natural environment.
Pittsburgh
Voyager
"Tell me, I'll forget; Show me, I might remember; Involve me,
I'll understand" is the motto aboard the Voyager. There are camp,
school, teacher and community programs available to anyone interested
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