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Water isn't just a necessity of life, but in the land of the three rivers, it's essential to the economy. Plus, the rivers create gorgeous scenery and hide an interesting ecosystem beneath the surface, say the operators of a family-friendly, educational river cruise.
RiverQuest, a North Side-based nonprofit educational organization that offers an on-river learning center for kids and adults, will offer the last of its summer Saturday Adventure Sails tours this weekend. On the one-hour cruises -- which board on the North Shore and sail around the Golden Triangle -- participants can enjoy the scenery while learning about the fish and other organisms in the waters below. The cruise includes an important lesson about ecological issues and the need for people to help keep water clean and safe by making smart choices in their everyday lives, says Jeffrey Jordan, RiverQuest's assistant director.See the full content of this document
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Riverquest Turns City's Waterways Into Classrooms
"We're looking at how clean the water is, and what the challenges to the freshwater su...
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