The sloop Clearwater, launched in 1969, is among the first vessels in the United States to conduct science-based environmental education aboard a sailing ship, creating the template for environmental education programs around the world. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. was the first environmental group to focus on an entire river and its ecosystem, the first wooden sailing ship with a mission to preserve and protect the environment, and the first onboard environmental classroom accessible to children of all ages, races, and backgrounds. Clearwater’s signature “Sailing Classroom” provides a powerful platform for students to learn about the river’s natural and cultural significance. Onshore “Tideline” programming along the Hudson River, as well as in-classroom programs at local schools, brings the Hudson River to students throughout the watershed, forging a connection with nature that lasts a lifetime. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. empowers Hudson Valley communities to ensure that polluters are held accountable, industrial development is curtailed, and laws are enshrined to protect the river. To date, more than half a million people have experienced their first real look at an estuary’s ecosystem aboard the Clearwater.

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