There are several paddling programs here on campus. One is the Adventure Education department, which is an academic program where students earn a bachelors degree. This program was formed in 2007. Paddling courses are some of the courses they can take for credit from the program. Another program is FLOW (Fort Lewis on the Water), which is a interdisciplinary, place-based outdoor education program focused on providing access to the river ways of the South West, particularly for underserved populations. FLOW was formed in 2020 after FLC purchased river permits and equipment from the old Canyon RIO. The third program is Outdoor Pursuits. That program is the longest running program at the college, which formed in the 70’s. They have run river programs for FLC students for many years. They only run non-academic trips that people can sign up for if they are an FLC student.