A critical piece of the Genesee RiverWatch mission is to connect people to the river, encouraging them to explore, experience and celebrate the river.  We strive to create awareness through outreach, events and improved access to the river for boating, fishing, hiking and biking.

Latest News

• Paddling the Genesee November 15, 2022
  2022 Season Report and 2023 Outlook
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• Beginner & Experienced Paddlers: Join Us On the Genesee River August 13, 2022 July 30, 2022
  The 2022 Genesee River Paddling Program Continues on Saturday, August 13, 2022, for both Beginner and Intermediate+ Paddlers at the Genesee Waterways Center. Join us at 10:00AM on Saturday, August 13th for the third event in the 2022 Genesee River Paddling season, presented by Genesee RiverWatch, the Genesee Waterways Center, and the City of Rochester. We will leave ...
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• Summertime Paddle on Sunday, July 17, 2022 July 9, 2022
  The 2022 Genesee River Paddling Program Continues on Sunday, July 17, 2022 for Intermediate+ Paddlers at the Petten St. Dock The next guided paddle of the 2022 Genesee River Paddling season, presented by Genesee RiverWatch, the Genesee Waterways Center, and the City of Rochester, will be Sunday, July 17.   This time intermediate+ skill paddlers will explore ...
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• Paddle with Us on June 11, 2022 June 6, 2022
  The 2022 Genesee River Paddling Program Begins on Saturday, June 11, 2022 for Beginner & Experienced Paddlers at the Genesee Waterways Center Join us at 10:00am on Saturday, June 11th for the opening of the 2022 Genesee River Paddling season presented by Genesee RiverWatch, the Genesee Waterways Center, and the City of Rochester.   Meet at the ...
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• Summer 2022 Paddling Program April 19, 2022
  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 lower river and to learn about the fascinating history of the Genesee.  This summer’s program ...
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• Paddling the Genesee – 2021 Season Report & 2022 Outlook December 10, 2021
  There is no substitute for experiencing the Genesee from water level.  That’s why between May and October, Genesee RiverWatch partnered with both the Genesee Waterways Center and the Erie Canal Boat Company to provide guided paddles on the Genesee, as well as Black Creek and Red Creek.  In total, 71 people joined us, with each ...
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• Paddling the Genesee – an Early Summer Update June 28, 2021
  We are off to a great start this summer with record numbers joining us for guided paddles on the Genesee!
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• Summer Paddles on the Genesee June 27, 2021
  Join Genesee RiverWatch and the Genesee Waterways Center for a summer of paddling on the Genesee River.
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• May Weekend Paddles May 11, 2021
  Genesee RiverWatch and Erie Canal Boat Company are partnering to offer guided river paddles over two weekends in late May.
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• Events On and Around the River in 2021 March 8, 2021
  From hiking to paddling, there is a lot happening along the whole length of the Genesee River.
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