Our Rivers: Yesterday and Today -The Monongahela River
Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area www.riversofsteel.com
Ryan Newton, Captain and Educational Programming Director for the Gateway Clipper Fleet, served as our guide during production. Each summer, the Fleet provides the Who Works the Rivers Tour introducing area students to the diversity of employment opportunities in our working rivers community. Ryan began his career with the Fleet like many others have – serving as a deckhand. Although he completed his teaching degree and worked numerous years teaching regional students, his love of the working river community and that of piloting vessels drew him back to the Gateway Clipper Fleet. Ryan continues to serve as a Pilot and also maintains the educational outreach services of the Fleet.
