Genesee RiverWatch
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Educators Meet to Discuss Student Field Studies in a Remote Education Environment
The Aquatic Education Network gathered educators virtually on December 10, 2020 to discuss strategies to provide students who are learning remotely with field study experiences. Field studies are an important element of watershed education. This year, teachers are faced with…
Read MoreEdelweiss Farms Streambank Restoration Project Final Report Available
The final report for the Edelweiss Farms Streambank Restoration Project on the Upper Genesee River is available. The project stabilized 1,980 linear feet of un-buffered agricultural field (Edelweiss Farms) along the west bank of the Genesee River in the Town…
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 Chamberlain Farms Streambank Project
This article is part of Genesee RiverWatch’s 2020 Year-End Appeal series – telling the stories behind our significant accomplishments. Most Western New Yorkers are aware that our beautiful Finger Lakes Region and Genesee River Valley are products of glaciers that…
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 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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