Kids on the Colorado River is a collaborative initiative involving Arizona State Parks, the Kids on the Colorado River nonprofit, local educators, and various agencies. It engages middle school students in experiential learning about the Colorado River’s natural and cultural resources, aiming to foster environmental awareness and stewardship. The curriculum covers environmental preservation, human impacts, recreational safety, and cultural significance, highlighting the river’s ecosystem and its community connections.  Annually, over 900 students from public, private, and charter schools participate, supported by more than a dozen agencies.