Dive into the Buffalo Niagara Watershed with River Academy!
Fall 2013 registration is open.
The River Academy program features local experts sharing their passion for Niagara River hydrology, geology, ecology, contamination issues, land use impacts, restoration project design, mapping, stream assessment and more. Sessions will include field trips and hands-on workshops. Participants will receive a certificate upon graduation. River Academy provides an exciting opportunity for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Niagara watershed issues, students in need of hands-on field experience, teachers seeking professional development, and all other fans of our amazing waterways!
Riverkeeper has partnered with Erie County Community (ECC) College to provide this program, so course credits are available to participating students. ECC course credits are fully transferable to most SUNY schools. Registration is now open.
River Academy classes will be held on Saturday mornings at the Riverkeeper office and field locations.
Tuition:
Full, 1-semester program* = $250
Per class tuition = $50
[*A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.]
To register for course credit visit www.ecc.edu and register for PH 122/123, River Academy.
If you do not need course credit fill out this form: River Academy Registration. You will receive a certificate of completion and be recognized at our end of semester picnic!
If you would like to apply for a scholarship: River Academy II Scholarship Application
For questions or more information about River Academy, contact Robbyn Drake at 852-7483 x12 or rdrake@bnriverkeeper.org
