Our Year End Appeal

As we bring our 50th Anniversary Year to a close, we are grateful for the community support that makes our work possible. Together, we are having a meaningful impact on the Genesee River and its surrounding communities. That is why we invite you to consider a donation of $100, $250 – or an amount of your choosing – to Genesee RiverWatch. Your donation will be matched through the end of 2024 due to the generosity of Sarah C. Mangelsdorf, President, University of Rochester & her husband Karl Rosengren, Professor of Brain & Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester.

We launched Genesee RiverWatch 10 years ago, building on 40 years of environmental leadership of the Center for Environmental Information, started in 1974.  Our mission: “To champion solutions that improve the water quality of the Genesee and initiatives that connect people to the River.” At the inaugural Genesee River Basin Summit, we presented our film “Restoring Our River, Work Worth Doing”. This short film focuses on the beauty of the Genesee, from its source in Gold, Pennsylvania to Rochester’s harbor and the work needed to preserve and enhance the Genesee for future generations.  We stand by the film’s conclusion – this is indeed “Work Worth Doing”. View the film.

In that spirit, your participation in our Year End Appeal will help ensure that we have the funding in 2025 and beyond to continue our work. Any amount is welcome and appreciated! The table below summarizes our 2024 accomplishment and future plans. Our 2024 Newsletter has all the details. We hope you check it out, consider supporting our work and take advantage of the matching donation through the end of 2024!