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About RiverQuest General Information Overview and HistoryAwardsBoard of DirectorsAdvisory CommitteeKarl Thomas, |
 About RiverQuest (formerly Pittsburgh Voyager)CHANGING OUR NAME, BUT NOT OUR CORE MISSIONAt a press conference on September 15, 2006, Pittsburgh Voyager, Inc. a not for profit 501 (c)(3) education organization, announced its new brand name, RiverQuest. RiverQuest will continue in the mission and tradition of Pittsburgh Voyager by providing exceptional river-based educational adventure programs for students, teachers and community. "Tell me, I'll forget; Show me, I might remember; Involve me, I'll understand" continues as the RiverQuest maxim, with programming used as a platform to motivate and stimulate students in developing critical thinking skills using hands-on approaches and technologies. RiverQuest's mission is to impact people's relationships to the world's environment through unique river-based education and adventure experiences. RiverQuest's program and vision has expanded to include all of the Ohio Valley. In addition to serving southwestern Pennsylvania, RiverQuest's goal over the next decade is to provide programming for schools, universities and the public in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. RiverQuest is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and staffed by professionals, interns and volunteers. RiverQuest receives advice and assistance from an Advisory Committee comprised of community leaders from corporations, government, and non-profit organizations. In addition to program fees, RiverQuest programs are supported by contributions from foundations, corporations, government agencies and individuals. Explore the site to learn about the opportunities that await or click on the link below. General Information Contacts and Directions Support Membership Mailing List
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