Genesee RiverWatch
Join us on April 16 to learn more about the Oatka Creek monitoring program!
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The Ancestors: 1920’s Winter on the River
What did it take to work, play and survive during Genesee winters one hundred years ago?
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The playful, hardy life of the Genesee River Otter
Read about the remarkable recovery of the river otter in the Genesee River Basin
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Winter on the River
Think the Genesee Basin goes dormant in January? Think again. Genesee RiverWatch is exploring the “winter pulse” of the Genesee in a series exploring the wild and human history of our river in winter.
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The Letchworth Bears in Winter
Read about a surprising winter encounter with Black Bears in Letchworth
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Winter visitors to the Genesee River Basin
Short-eared owls visit the Genesee River Basin in winter.
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Seeking Your Support for 2026 and Beyond
We are seeking your support to continue our work!
Recreation
The Genesee River Basin is filled with natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Whether you are looking for a woodland or riverside walk, an experience paddling on the River or relaxing time fishing…the Genesee has something to offer.
Genesee River Blueway Map
The Genesee River Blueway Map is available for use by canoeists and kayakers who wish to explore and connect with the river. The map is available as a brochure or interactive map.
The Genesee River
Genesee RiverWatch works to improve the water quality of the 2,500 square mile Genesee River watershed, inform and educate the public and connect people to the river.
Recent News
The Ancestors: 1920’s Winter on the River
What did it take to work, play and survive during Genesee winters one hundred years ago?
The playful, hardy life of the Genesee River Otter
Read about the remarkable recovery of the river otter in the Genesee River Basin
Genesee River Basin 2025 Summit Wrap-Up: “Emerging Issues”
It’s a wrap! Presentations from the 2025 Genesee River Basin Summit are now available.