Category: River Events, Maps & Reports


Summer 2022 Paddling Program

Since 2015, we have partnered with the City of Rochester and the Genesee Waterways Center to offer guided canoe and kayak trips on the Genesee.  These excursions are great opportunities to explore the “wilderness in the city” that is the…

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Summer Paddles on the Genesee

Join Genesee RiverWatch and the Genesee Waterways Center for a summer of paddling on the Genesee River.

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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.

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Genesee 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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2020 Genesee RiverWatch Events Postponed/Canceled

Due to the current health crisis, the following events planned for 2020 are either canceled or postponed. We are hoping for a better 2021! 7th Annual Genesee River Basin Summit – The summit was originally planned for April 29th. We…

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Report of 4th Annual Summit: River Access and Recreational Opportunities

This report was produced out of the 4th Annual Genesee River Basin Summit on June 15, 2017. The topic was “River Access and Recreational Opportunities.” The purpose of this Summit was to review the current state of river access and…

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