Genesee RiverWatch
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City of Rochester and Genesee RiverWatch Announce New Boater Access Site on the Genesee
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 Launched
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…
Read MoreAquatic Education Going Virtual
The NOAA funded Our Lakes, Streams, and Rivers education initiative has been turned into a “virtual” program under the guidance of St. John Fisher College (Mike Boller) and the Aquatic Education Network. Twenty teachers have been chosen from thirty-three applicants…
Read MoreCall for Experts and Resources for Environmental Education Program
Hello Friends, Genesee RiverWatch and its Aquatic Education Network is partnering with St. John Fisher College on a grant they recently received from the NOAA for the Our Lakes, Streams, and Rivers program. We are gathering a database of resources for…
Read MoreWXXI: River advocates continue their work during COVID-19
By Alex Crichton, WXXI, Rochester, NY, July 1st, 2020. An organization dedicated to achieving a healthy and sustainable Genesee River ecosystem is outlining its 2019 accomplishments. And the group’s work moves forward, despite the coronavirus pandemic. George Thomas is executive…
Read More2019 Annual Report Released
Genesee RiverWatch has released its 2019 Annual Report, covering our work over the past year and our plans for 2020.
Read MoreA Message to our Friends in this Difficult Time
Dear Friends, It is certainly a strange time when we are all bound together by a common threat and yet physically separated by the need to defeat that same threat. Some of us are confined to our homes with no…
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