SPLASH COVID-19 Policy Update

​SPLASH Friends and Volunteers,
 
SPLASH has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation since early March, and has proactively made changes to our daily operations since that time.  These changes include:

1. Meetings involving SPLASH volunteers and the Board of Trustees have moved from in-person meetings to virtual platforms.
2. Our normal April teachers training has been postponed, and our Education Committee is working hard to modify our training to be delivered virtually.
3. Our Citizen Science biweekly field sampling has been placed on hold.
4. In-person activities regarding the SPLASH Steamboat have been limited to essential activities to secure the steamboat.

These activities are in line with Executive Orders from Governor Murphy and recommendations from the CDC.  We recognize the impact COVID-19 may have on our 2020 Season, and are working with our funders and our clients to adjust our services and experiences for 2020 and beyond.
 
We greatly appreciate your continued support of SPLASH, and hope you and your loved ones remain safe during this time.  We hope to see you when our season resumes!
 
Sincerely,
 
Andrew Chun
President, Board of Trustees
SPLASH

A Message from the SPLASH Board 

SPLASH Friends and Volunteers,

As many of you are aware, 2020 has been a year of change for SPLASH.  While we have not been able to conduct our normal educational trips, we have continued with some exciting initiatives!

1. Citizen Science: SPLASH has continued with our citizen-led field monitoring of our section of the main stem of the Delaware River, Alexauken Creek, and Swan Creek.  In addition, SPLASH has partnered with the Watershed Institute and NJDEP to participate in a study of the effects of road salt on water quality in these three water bodies.  This partnership opportunity will allow the SPLASH Citizen Science program to flourish with your help.  SPLASH is looking for volunteers to help with this program.  If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Dr. Allison Brown at Allison@Steamboatclassroom.org. 
   
2. New Science Curricula: While SPLASH has not been able to teach this season, our Education Committee has been hard at work developing new and exciting curricula to supplement our existing programming.  In addition, our experienced educators are working on alternative methods to deliver our programs, starting with our teacher training program.  If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Andrew Chun at Andrew@Steamboatclassroom.org. 
   
3. SPLASH II: It’s official...the SPLASH Steamboat is on its way to Alaska to provide enjoyment of natural beauty on the water to a new generation of young people.  While the steamboat is departing our organization, that doesn’t mean we will be without a floating classroom for long!  We have created a “SPLASH II” committee exploring options available to us to continue delivering our unique programming.  Stay tuned for more information.
   

SPLASH is working hard to make our 2021 season our best season yet!  We look forward to seeing each and every one of you in the coming season.  

Sincerely,

Andrew Chun on behalf of the Board of Trustees
President, Board of Trustees
SPLASH

​Our Mission

We provide unique educational adventures aboard our operational steamboat, while inspiring children and adults to learn about aquatic science, local history and engineering.  

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​Recent News

​​Aerial Video of Magical Steamboat SPLASH 

On September 16, SPLASH had an evening sail with supporters and funders. Peter Berensmann happened to be filming a restaurant on the Delaware River at that time, noticed our beautiful boat, and recorded part of our trip.
When we returned to the dock, Peter offered the video to us. 
​​Credit: Peter Berensmann - Perspectiv Aerial Images

How did SPLASH get its name?
SPLASH stands for: Student Participation in Learning Aquatic Science & History

For over ten years, the SPLASH Steamboat Floating Classroom has delighted school and adult groups with 2 hour educational sails on the beautiful Delaware River in Lambertville, NJ. Younger students  learn in a “hands-on” way about our watershed and ways to protect it; the importance of “river critters” (macroinvertebrates); the chemistry of the river and the balance needed to sustain life; the environmental history of the Delaware River through the local hero the American Shad. 

​Each trip is a great opportunity to see wildlife - perhaps a bald eagle, cormorants, water snakes, blue herons. Students of all ages see first-hand “America’s First Great Invention” - the steamboat , as shared with them by the ship engineer. And, from the river, the history of our unique region comes alive – a crossing spot of the Continental Army, the homes and subjects of the New Hope Impressionists, the Bucks County Playhouse, a real shad fishery, the canals and the crossing point for canal boats, and much more. ​

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