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EDUCATION

The River Board supports many river and watershed education programs.

CONNECTING KIDS AND WATER

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The Youth Water Leadership Program is a student-centered educational experience intended to increase watershed literacy through civic action. Secondary students and teachers engage in project based learning to create unique, water stewardship call-to-action projects. The program connects students to watershed science and management, introduces them to experts in the field, and reveals potential career opportunities.

Pitkin County Healthy Rivers is the primary sponsor for this program. Founded and directed by Wild Rose Education.
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Each year, the Youth Water Leadership Program culminates in a Healthy Rivers Youth Water Summit - a student-driven educational conference creating an opportunity for learning, dialogue, and action on Colorado River Basin issues. Watch a video from the 2019 summit here.

​Pitkin County Healthy Rivers initiated the Youth Water Summit in 2017. It was a great success and we've continued to host this highly engaging event each fall. The event is produced and facilitated by Wild Rose Education.
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SUPPORTING PARTNERS

Our region is fortunate to have several incredible organizations working on river and watershed education. Through our grants program, Pitkin County Healthy Rivers has contributed considerable funding in support of our partners' efforts:
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We have provided critical funding for many of Roaring Fork Conservancy's research, planning, restoration, & education efforts. 
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We have helped fund a number of Aspen Global Change Institute's research and education projects.
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We sponsor the Sustaining Colorado Watersheds conference put on each fall by Water Education Colorado, the Colorado Riparian Association and the Colorado Watershed Assembly.
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Award Amount: $5,000 per scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded each year to one student from Aspen High School, one from Basalt High School, and an at-large recipient attending school from within the Roaring Fork (and Crystal) Watershed, including Marble, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs. Successful applicants will demonstrate an interest in furthering the mission of the Pitkin County Healthy Rivers Board to protect, defend, and enhance the rivers of the Roaring Fork Watershed.
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Suite 301
​Aspen, CO 81611

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  • Our Work
    • Projects >
      • Beavers
      • Fisherman's Park & Boardwalk
      • Robinson Diversion
      • RICD Water Right
      • Whitewater Park >
        • Crystal Wild & Scenic
      • Anchor Ice Prevention
      • Osprey Cam
    • Grants
    • Education
    • Legal & Advocacy
  • About
    • Board & Staff
  • News
  • Contact
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