American Rivers 

"Collecting Our Nation's Stories Through Its Rivers "

ABOUT
Hey there! I'm Valvert. A 14-year-old American budding adventurer in the making, born outside the US but now calling Houston, Texas home. After traveling to a whopping 25 countries, I realized there's a whole lot about American geography and history I don't know about. So, I'm on a mission to dive into the stories of America's iconic rivers. It's not just a personal project, though. It's my way of joining my dad's love for celebrating waterways around the world!

The purpose of this blog is to catalogue and write about each river that I collect. Each blog post will represent a different river.

HOW CAN YOU HELP
I'm looking for your help!

If you received an email from me, it contains more specific details about my request. If you haven't received an email but are interested in assisting, please reach out through my contact form.

Here's a quick overview of what I need:

Collect River Water: I'd like you to collect water from a specific river we mutually agreed on.

Document the Process:
Capture photos or videos of your collection process and email them to me.

Ship the Water: l'd cover the postage (if needed) for you to send the bottled water to Houston, TX.

Share the Story: After writing a blog post highlighting your contribution, I'll share it with you.

NOTE FROM PARENTS
Hello everyone, we're Mom and Dad, and we're so excited about Valvert's project! He's diving into American history while learning some valuable skills along the way. This project will be a great way for him to explore our country while also getting his hands dirty (literally!) with some environmental science. He'll be building a blog, managing data, and even working on a budget – all while learning about communication and appreciating the natural world.

Of course, with any online project, there's always safety to consider. We understand the risks involved with teens interacting online, so we'll be keeping a close eye on everything, from emails and phone calls to any packages that might come his way. We're all about supporting him while keeping things safe. Speaking of safety, rivers aren't always the cleanest places, as you might know. Therefore, we'll be making sure all the water samples he collects are handled and stored with the utmost care. While the project won't involve scientific testing of the water itself, each sample will serve as a symbolic starting point.

Our family has always had a special connection to rivers. We've explored some incredible waterways together, including the Nile, Yangtze, Amazon, and Niger. These adventures, along with our passion for conservation and art, definitely inspired this project idea for Valvert. We're delighted to see Valvert taking on this ambitious mission. We'd be grateful for any support you can offer to help him achieve his goals.


The list below are the rivers that I want to learn more about. As I collect each one there will be a blog post with more information about each waterway.

Potomac River: For its rich history and vibrant ecosystem, the vital waterway is a treasured resource.

Columbia River: For its role in powering the growth of the Pacific Northwest and the hydropower it provides.

Sacramento River: For its vast network of tributaries that provided vital irrigation for California's Central Valley, the nation's most productive agricultural region.

San Joaquin River: For its contribution, along with the Sacramento River, to creating California's Central Valley, a major agricultural hub.

Green River: For its role as a major tributary of the Colorado River, helping carve immense canyons and providing water for early settlements in Utah and Wyoming.

Colorado River: For its role in carving the Grand Canyon, a natural wonder and landmark of American identity, and providing water and hydropower to the Southwestern United States.

Gila River: For being an important water source for the Hohokam civilization, one of the most complex societies in North American history.

Rio Grande River: For its designation as the border between the United States and Mexico, shaping political and cultural dynamics.

Pecos River: For being a source of water for early settlements in New Mexico and Texas, and a key route for exploration and trade.

Yellowstone River: For playing a role in shaping the landscape of Yellowstone National Park and providing habitat for diverse wildlife.

Platte River: For being a vital transportation route for pioneers on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails during westward expansion.

Arkansas River: For serving as a major waterway for trade and transportation in the American Southwest, and providing water for agriculture.

Canadian River: For being a key source of water for the Eastern Apache people and early European settlers in Oklahoma, and serving as a route for exploration.

Wabash River: For being a major transportation artery for trade and commerce in the Midwest, and providing water for agriculture and industry.

Connecticut River: For being a source of water power for early industry in New England, and a boundary between states.

Susquehanna River: For providing transportation for Native American populations and European colonists, and water power for early industry in the Mid-Atlantic.

Yukon River: For being a vital transportation route for Alaska Natives and explorers during the fur trade era, and an important salmon spawning ground.


Collection Video
1. Go to the riverbank. 
2. Have a 16 oz.  plastic bottle.
3. Fill the plastic bottle up with river water.
4. Twist lid tightly, tape for extra protection.
5. Ship it to my address.


*For video sound, right click on video and open in a new tab.
  • Houston, Texas, United States

This is my dad's phone number, I prefer you to email me directly. If you need to speak to an adult you could call this number.

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