Genesee RiverWatch
Category: Connect People to the River
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.
Read MoreHiking 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.
Read MoreGenesee 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…
Read MoreThe Story Behind the Genesee Blueway Map
This article is part of Genesee RiverWatch’s 2020 Year-End Appeal series – telling the stories behind our significant accomplishments. In this installment, we take you “behind the scenes” to describe the origin and development of the newly launched Genesee River…
Read MoreThe Story Behind the Petten Street Access Dock
This article is part of Genesee RiverWatch’s 2020 Year-End Appeal series – telling the stories behind our significant accomplishments. The new canoe/kayak access dock on the Genesee River at Petten Street in Rochester, NY was formally opened on September 12th. …
Read MoreRoc the Riverway Weekend Paddle
Saturday, Oct 3, 10am-2pm. Guided Paddle of the Lower River from the NEW Petten St. Dock Thirteen paddlers joined Genesee RiverWatch and the Genesee Waterways Center for a guided paddle on the Lower Genesee on Saturday Oct 3. The paddlers…
Read MorePaddle the Genesee on Roc the Riverway Weekend Oct 3rd & 4th
Saturday, Oct 3, 10am-2pm. Guided Paddle of the Lower River from the NEW Petten St. Dock Join Genesee RiverWatch and the Genesee Waterways Center for a guided paddle on the Lower Genesee. We will leave from, and return to, the…
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreGenesee 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.
Read MoreGenesee River Canoe/Kayak Access Improvement Plan 2019
Genesee RiverWatch, in partnership with Genesee Valley Conservancy and Genesee River Wilds, has created a Canoe/Kayak Access Improvement Plan that prioritizes car-top boat access sites on the main stem of the Genesee River that need upgrading and locations for new…
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