Our 2025 grantee, Vera Knook, created the Students for Rivers Camp on Peru’s Marañón River, a two-week program that brought students together for hands-on learning, community conversations, and river-focused conservation. Participants rafted 90 miles of the Marañon river, met with local communities, joined interdisciplinary workshops, and developed projects that blend science, storytelling, and activism. The camp ended with a conference that highlighted art, culture, and a shared commitment to protecting the Marañón.
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