Genesee RiverWatchThe Aquatic Education Network gathered educators virtually on December 10, 2020 to discuss strategies to provide students who are learning remotely with field study experiences. Field studies are an important element of watershed education. This year, teachers are faced with…
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May Weekend Paddles
Genesee RiverWatch and Erie Canal Boat Company are partnering to offer guided river paddles over two weekends in late May.
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2021 Genesee River Basin “Virtual” Summit
The 2021 Genesee River Basin “Virtual” Summit is now open for registration.
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Winter Newsletter 2021
Our Winter newsletter is available!
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Events On and Around the River in 2021
From hiking to paddling, there is a lot happening along the whole length of the Genesee River.
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Hiking along the Genesee: Letchworth State Park – East Side
This is one of the hiking ideas that Genesee RiverWatch has compiled along and around the Genesee River.
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Genesee River Blueway Map
A new Genesee River Blueway Map is ready for use by canoeists and kayakers who wish to explore and connect with the river.
Who We Are
Genesee RiverWatch works to improve the water quality of the Genesee River and its tributaries to create environmental, recreational, and economic assets for its communities. We also connect people to the river, encouraging them to explore, experience and celebrate the river.
Report Card
Genesee RiverWatch has released the first-ever “Report Card” grading the water quality and usability of the Genesee River and its major tributaries. The overall grade for the Genesee River Basin is a “C”.
Get Involved
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Recent News
Edelweiss Farms Streambank Restoration Project Final Report Available
The final report for the Edelweiss Farms Streambank Restoration Project on the Upper Genesee River is available. The project stabilized 1,980 linear feet of un-buffered agricultural field (Edelweiss Farms) along the west bank of the Genesee River in the Town…
Genesee Watershed Hiking Ideas
Dear Friends of Genesee RiverWatch, When the pandemic hit us last year, many of our normal activities were cancelled or became quite risky. Rather than sit in the house and wait for warmer weather, we decided to put on our…
Thank You to our Supporters
Our Year-End Appeal was among the brightest parts of 2020 and we want to thank you.
New Boater Access Site on the Genesee Announced by City of Rochester and Genesee RiverWatch
Kayakers and canoeists have a new and safe access site on the Lower Genesee. The ADA-compliant dock is on the west side of the river at the foot of Petten Street, just south of the O’Rourke Bridge.
Genesee River Blueway Map
A new Genesee River Blueway Map is ready for use by canoeists and kayakers who wish to explore and connect with the river.